Out of all the videos I have watched, I don't think any of the gurus mentioned this dilemma so its not really something I planned for...

If you're familiar with Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets, those are going to be the easiest solutions to build a customized tracker for your portfolio.

I have been binge-watching YouTube videos and old BiggerPocket Podcasts for the last month or so and finally decided to pay for a pro account here.My wife and I both currently work in higher education, own our own home (in NJ) and are looking into getting involved with some real estate investing.

I've been watching hundreds of YouTube videos to try and teach myself but I feel likes there's none out there that gets into the deep deep details of buying them.

If you have not purchased the book, it is excellent and dirt cheap at $12.99 so it should be on every landlords bookshelf. https://store.biggerpockets.co...I also recommend the book Landlording on Autopilot, which also has forms download.

SummaryKenneth, if you follow the process outlined above, your odds of constantly buying properties that provide a highly reliable long-term income stream are excellent.

I have excellent credit (800+), excellent DTI, stable work history, and plenty of equity and am only asking for a 30% LTV cash out.

@Pete PerezReturn on Equity is an excellent metric for you to look at in this case.

They can also submit maintenance requests through the app and include a short video and description, which you can the forward to the appropriate service provider to start the coordination to get the issue resolved. 

We now have an excellent handyman who provides detailed receipts and photos but most other service provides don't.