I can set much more refined search criteria and I have access to other tools that allow me to mine for properties based on distress, absentee owners, etc.

There are definitely some tools that can help with streamlining this process. 

***This post was originally deleted for being too "political," so I'm posting it again without the politics:***Governor Cuomo is extending the eviction moratorium until August 20.

I now feel like I have the tools I need to navigate on my own, however, I fully plan on continuing to work very closely with him as the main source to my "deal pipeline". 

Politics in CA getting worse.

@Mikhail Loshkarev we recommend you have a polite conversation with your PM about a temporary reduced fee for reduced services.

Great tool for a buy and hold investor.

I have a standard checklist with a lot of my handwritten notes, but just checking to see if there is a tool out there that someone uses and really likes for the rehab.

Im not here to get into politics but wanted to get people's opinions and possible alternative solutions for the following matter.Background: Tenants lived in my property for almost a full year.

People want an easy way to make a lot of money.As a new real estate investor, you should aspire to have many tools in your tool belt so you can take advantage of various types of deals.