I have a software development background and had worked on simulators (for traffic analysis) many years ago, so it seemed like a natural way to become more familiar with the interrelationship of various real estate metrics and produce a usable tool.Hi Roy,I'm curious how complex your modelling goes when evaluating the sensitivity of some of your input variables?

I do however have skills in design, and building 3d modeling and rendering .

Skills I’ve Developed in My Day Job:Quantitative analysis and model-building (i.e., Excel ability, was a Math major in school)Developing efficient, scalable business processes and getting creative with incentive alignment to ensure everyone is working toward the same goalA deep belief that conscientiousness, integrity, and a genuine interest in and appreciation for everyone's personal goals is the only way to have a team firing on all cylindersImmediate Next Steps: Find a lender to get pre-approvedTake a drive around the area with an expert to learn the ins & outs, and begin churn through deal analysis in the neighborhoods most applicable to meAssemble a team so I can move quickly when the right deal presents itselfI’d be thrilled to receive any help or guidance with regards to the above next steps, or just meet anyone active in the area!

I think with the right business model, this could be a very worthwhile renting plan. 

I have a spreadsheet model that I used to do the analysis.

"distribution") until we have reached our goal so all the money will be reinvested for  business purposes.As I know a lot of the people in here are in the "buy and hold" model I am wondering what path others have chosen and why.

We are looking at a bi-weekly model because I currently attend the QCRPA meetings (monthly) and a smaller weekly meet up and it feels like a bi-weekly evening meet up would give us enough time away (to make things happen) and often enough that we could keep up with current topics as they come up.

I would say that basing a purchase / model based on price you may only end up with the cheapest vendor not the best fit for you.

AS a semi experienced lender myself.. this business model that Do Hard money put together is quite the thing.. 3k for turn downs.. but I have seen threads were people did get funded so in my mind they do fund.. however I suspect if there was any audit of the company the majority of their income would come from the turn downs not points on the loans.lets see who their target is when you offer lending with no money down.you basically get those starting out with the least experience other wise they would have money to put down..

On our syndicated apartment buildings, the business model is to add the value and sell the property when the market is right--typically in 5 years.