Creating a database and continuing to nurture and feed that database daily is an essential part of a successful career.

One tab by property that includes everything related to that particular property, which then feed a consolidated tab that calculates different indicators and also feed different reports and summary pages to have a quick overview of the portfolio.Spreadsheets are still my go to because it remains both the cheapest solution and the most flexible (and secured, no third-party reliance)

Neutral rents and sells houses.Weed/feed/mow. 

I am continually reading and doing daily consistent action and look forward to what the future holds!

@Robert Johnson I'm not a tax or financial expert, but from my recent experience dealing with lenders, they require documentation of some sort, often in the form of current lease agreements, to prove that income is consistent.

The total profit in a DST consists of Yield (typically 5-10% annual), appreciation (typically a few % annually), and principal paydown (often 3-4% annually after any interest-only period). 

He also loves photography and consistently uses that for the business.As advised in above comments, continue with your passions, but keep in mind that you will have to systematize the process to teach someone else to do it.

Also paint the Visual exterior sides a consistent light color to reflect the sun.

Real estate is not EASY money by any means, however, with consistency and tough skin you can become successful down the line. 

I make this clear in my initial listing and on my application info so the applicants don't apply for a house they won't qualify for.Like the others have mentioned, having a consistent process/checklist for every applicant so that you treat them all the same is critical.