The way I see it, crowdfunding is a good thing for RE as it makes it more transparent and efficient and puts a streamlined process around investment options. 

I am curious if other real estate investors/developers on here have developed a "system" of how best to efficiently utilizing the City/County's different departments (Planner, Economic Development, Permits, Building,etc).

He talked about making and keeping commitments 1) Personal Plan: Structure, system, reduce fear and confusion. 2) 1 on 1 help: walk through the process 3) Accountability: Make sure we are doing the things we need to do, use time effectively and efficiently. 4) No option for failure: Program is a one year minimum with a 1 deal promise, @J Scott if we don't get a deal done within that one year they will continue to work with us until we do and it has to be a money making deal.

@Ryan Haase To follow-on to @Steve Babiak, there are several models of front-load, high-efficiency washing machines on the market which have built-in, in-line water heaters, which may be able to provide sufficient heat if your source water temperature is not too cold.  

I only have one true rental and a house hack but never thought about logging the makes and models of my appliances which is a great tipe to build efficiency into your operation.Do you have a system for finding properties?

Ok, @Michael Margrave passed this along to me, and it's narrow, but unbelievable the efficiency! 

MF is all about efficiencies of scale, which is esp. important if you're an out of state investor needing to hire prop mgmt.    

Need someone (either CPA or Financial Strategist or Attorney or all) who could advice on best practices to raise capital and save taxes in an efficient and legal way.

@Mike Adams if only it was as easy as posting here to find reliable, cost-efficient contractors of any type!

(side note: ductless mini-splits are highly efficient and cheaper to install than a full vented system in an older home.