I prefer the power of my old corded Milwaukee Circular, and some of the rest is equally redundant.

@Daniel Soyars I'm a realtor in Central FL but mainly focus on Orange Lake and Seminole counties.

Please click on the links, give them a read, and share your thoughts in the comments.First is a post that I feel will help not get overwhelmed with the amount of info that is here on BP:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52761-the-simple-guide-to-getting-started-on-bp The second is a post that will help get you focused with your real estate investing goals:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52743-im-new-to-bp-any-advice-would-be-appriciatedThe last one is a post that will help you choose an “investor friendly” real estate agent.

I would spend some time to try to decide what your focus will be as a loan officer?

Please click on the links, give them a read, and share your thoughts in the comments.First is a post that I feel will help not get overwhelmed with the amount of info that is here on BP:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52761-the-simple-guide-to-getting-started-on-bp The second is a post that will help get you focused with your real estate investing goals:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52743-im-new-to-bp-any-advice-would-be-appriciatedThe last one is a post that will help you choose an “investor friendly” real estate agent.

Rich people focus on the reward Poor people focus on the risk -T.

I had been focusing on long term rentals but ran a hotel for 5 years and thought I might enjoy short term rentals more.

In Texas, HOA's have a fair amount of power and I would suspect your friend is going to have a hard time winning that battle.

Right now I am focused on 4 units and above.

What market are you laser focused on?