Try and get direct access to the court officer / bailiff / sheriff (whomever performs your evictions) and get on their schedule in advance if you can. 

I've been a MS Access application developer for about 30 years and know a little about Excel.

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Find someone with access to Costar.

But since there is a limit to how much money the bank has access to....their rate will be higher...and usually a shorter term.

Next, figure out how much capital you have access to for purchasing real estate.

without numbers it's hard to give you an answer.Property ValueCash flow before refiCurrent loan paymentCash in property that you've personally put inEquity in propertyTerms on refi loanAlso, a HELOC is another option if you want to have access to cash, but don't know when.  

Appfolio gives owners access to documents uploaded by the PM 24/7.

It's good to get hooked up with Realtors that have access to pocket listings, off-market properties, and wholesalers.