Given how important these features are for real estate investors, it’s frustrating that the integration isn’t as solid as it should be.I would appreciate hearing any insights from the community, mainly if someone has found a better solution for syncing AppFolio or handling portfolio loans more efficiently.

That makes private financing a solid option for folks with non-traditional credit or complex financial situations that banks might shy away from.Then there’s the tailored approach to loan terms.

I met a contractor through the project that's become a solid 1st call for my next flip and a good friend in the process.

Any other books you would recommend to someone completely new to real estate investing but who would like to build a solid foundation going forward?

Ensuring a solid lease agreement and security deposit will help mitigate this.

It actually is a solid program.

Ideally it should still cash flow solidly but may not appreciate quite as rapidly as the bigger market.

It helps to build a good network of reliable contractors, especially if you’re investing out of state.Section 8 has been a part of my strategy, and while it’s not all rainbows, it’s been a solid way to build consistent cash flow.

If you have a solid ARV AND a great GC / team that you trust to do good work, consistently, and can stick to the timeline planned, even with hard money you will still make money at 75 or 80%, albeit a little less than at 70%. 

My goal is to gain a solid understanding of the process, master deal analysis, and ultimately close my first deal.Right now, I’m focused on learning the basics — from finding motivated sellers to building a strong network of cash buyers.