My husband and I own two properties in Grand Rapids, MI.

The app Scanbot has been a lifesaver as all paper documents are scanned and uploaded immediately to the drive.

The reason for that number is that I started with very little money, but things are ramping up quickly as I'm expanding rapidly.

I've since shifted my focus further south along I-5 (primarily the rapidly gentrifying Renton area).

Greg S., can you please explain how equity loses income?

I would suggest scanning Craigslist or Angieslist and talking to local realtors and investors to see if any can recommend maintenance people.  

@Scott Schultz,One of the lenders I am talking to, although we are still early in the process, is Paper City Savings in Wisconsin Rapids.

I know of several areas across my state that are growing rapidly on the residential side and little houses like this are now surrounded by large upscale neighborhoods...some better then this house in the pic but still pretty bad...I obviously have no experience flipping...but I've wholesaled 2 properties...that where pretty turnkey though...I've got a person who said they would sell a house like this to me..."

Having the ability to scan receipts and reconcile entries with your bank account right from your phone while waiting in line for coffee can definitely be a time saver (and I believe it truly is) and is only available with cloud technology, however, the question is whether or not that is of value to you. :)

It's a great way to start if you are the bread winner.I am an Entrepreneur / Investor / Team Builder / Coachthat loves helping people reach their dreams and goals rapidly.I would love to give you some great tools and information to help you get where you want to go very rapidly.