@Jesse Edwards, I was just thinking, based on your original post, you should be talking with the building department to understand if there are any nuances in your jurisdiction.  

.; many RE investors have comparatively longer time horizons, and I would assume that most RE investors have a lower tolerance for risk).I'm a RE investor, and don't have any crypto, but I have plenty of friends who hold a lot of crypto, and we've discussed crypto endlessly...At the risk of sounding like a luddite, even after years of discussions and reading countless articles, I still don't feel like I have a good understanding of crypto.  ...and frankly, I'm skeptical of people who claim to have a thorough understanding of it (yet, there are no shortage of self-proclaimed "experts" who describe crypto with the confidence of someone predicting a sunrise!)

Hi all, In MA, my understanding is that landlords have to hold security deposits in a bank within the state that is interest bearing.

I understand some is necessary.

One more question please - with the BRRRR strategy I understand that the term to cash out refi is around 6 months.

Next it is very important that you understand the difference between professionally managed and self managed. 

My only "authority" is that I understand the tax code.

For the analysis of an arbitrage option, as well as other short-term rental opportunities, it entails a deeper review that not only involves understanding various market factors, but also the investor's estrategy and situation.

If your loan officer doesn't understand a loan assumption, get a new loan person!

If you already have a group of investors you work with, understanding their capital reserves, risk tolerance, timelines on return, and various other factors to help you understand what properties will be good deals for them and should help you narrow down your scope.When thinking about what tools to use, think about what you need to get done.As a wholesaler you will need to find leads on potential investments, run numbers on investments, put together investment packages for your investors, etc.Lead Generation:- Can be done on MLS, Auction sites, etc but remember competition will be high here- Pre foreclosure lists- Drive for Dollars- Social Media Campaigns - Billboards & signsProperty / Market Due Diligence:- Bigger Pockets Tools- Air DNA- Reventure App If you would like to connect and discuss in detail I would be happy to brainstorm.Good luck