Or this is an expected question that should be asked every time until you build up a relationship of trust.It's one of those things, do I trust until someone gives me a reason not to, or do I not trust them until their track record proves that I can?

Hi Timothy,  You're already on the right track just by being here on BP! 

Matt says to include:1. track record - bio/team members/skills/experience2. financial capacity - how much you are bankable for and how much equity you can bring to the table3. number of units/size of deals4. locations you're interested in 5. property condition (A/B/C/D?)

Hello BiggerPockets, I've been sort of lurking for long time and trying to educate myself, but after doing a little math at the end of 2019 and realizing that from mid-2017 to the end of 2019 our net worth went up abo...

For a contractor that has a track record to tie up the lot and offer as a build to suit  or have a design drawn up that's specific to that lot and then presell it's much easier. 

To repeat- they're only capable of catching defects that are observable without overcoming significant obstacles. 

I must say I'm a bit disappointed with some of its capabilities (or lack there of) so far compared to JDedwards and it may just be user issue (me).

I am an accredited investor and now very focused on fast tracking towards retirement (or at least a non-w-2 life!).

So you may want to take that into consideration when you're deciding on a platform (one that offers different forms of support; email, phone, chat, 7-days a week).Aside from providing the basics, some services also offer your tenants additional capabilities which makes it an easier sell on your end when getting them to transition over (ie. their ability to report on-time rent payments to the credit bureaus; this can create an added incentive for making sure they pay that rent on time).

As of now, our magic number is $280 for acceptable cash flow and to keep us on track with our long term goals.