think about how long it will take to recoup all the costs i just mentioned.if you want day 1 cash flow... open a savings account.i say this not to discourage you but to help set expectations.Nicholas is spot on.

- What features would you find most valuable in this software?

Ryston hello is this in Philadelphia or suburbs?

I’m a hands on type of person so I will be focusing on properties in and around Tampa, Florida so that I can be up close and personal and learn as much as possible.I’m excited to be a member of this community and I look forward to exchanging ideas, strategies, and gaining knowledge from all of you as I dive deeper into this exciting world of investing.

Is there any work around to this where everyone wins?

Purchase price: $385,000 Cash invested: $79,701 Waterfront short-term rental condo (3bd, 2bth)https://www.seasidevacations.rentals/rentals/sunset-bay-villa-310-nauti-girl What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?

And, if you’re not in a place to build that network yourself, working with a good property manager is probably the way to go.Hope that helps!

I’d appreciate any advice on getting started, local meetups (I’m outside of Atlanta, zip 30152), or tips to navigate this journey.

BP has various tools to help you analyze your deals (rentals, flips, wholesale, etc). : https://www.biggerpockets.com/investment-calculators7.

Can experienced folks provide some inputs about the usefulness of this feature?