If it's a larger organization, feel free to inquire about their different staff qualifications.2.

If it's a larger organization, feel free to inquire about their different staff qualifications.2.

It should neat and organized vs looking like a bomb went off. 

Here're a few suggestions for you:1) Read up as much as possible2) Connect and network with other RE investors3) Go through this article to narrow your REI focus: https://www.biggerpockets.com/member-blogs/10850/86621-six-steps-approach-to-getting-started-in-real-estate4) Save money by taking some side gigs so that you can start investing down the road5) Once you chose your niche within REI, concentrate on studying all about it inside out6) Volunteer for someone in the field to learn from them.7) Take action!

There are currently over 6,500 members of NARPM®, the nation’s only professional organization for managers of residential properties, from single-family units to small multiplexes.

If you have a nice portfolio of income-producting properties, I would rather loan to the LLC with organized books (and a personal guarantee); I would probably not make the loan to you personally. 

I know in corporate America time off isn't always available, but maybe take one week off from your day job and actually volunteer at another to see what its like.Try to envision "big picture" what you want for a job. 

My situation: Have a Real Estate Investment company - we do flips and have rentals - and we're a small operation, so I've not used quick books/software in the past, but this year has been a nightmare to organize, so I need to make moves to Quickbooks or some other system.

Think of it as (since you're already in school) the same organized learning plan as you are following now in college. 

Talk to references. (4) It's weird paying/relying on other people for every simple task. (5) Organization is key.