I am in the same boat as you and do not recommend Credit Karma at all for transaction and budget categorizing.

Hi, my name is Jacob My question is:As a beginner to Direct mail, what would you recommend for me when first starting out, What pitfalls should I avoid that most beginners endure, and how should I design my message to the prospect to get the most consistent responses?

--> Automates a lot of your expense tracking --> Much cheaper than most softwares/fancy sheets --> Will probably save you a couple of thousand extra on your taxes if you follow all the recommendations. 

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

This is a two-way interview, so have a short list of questions to ask the mentor (What books do you recommend I read to gain a better understanding?

The challenges I faced in the process was negotiating with private lendersDid you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

I highly recommend you call an eviction attorney before doing anything else!

Looking for recommendations for a land agent and title company in/near Frenchburg, KY.

If not, I would highly recommend doing so!

I recommend reading some good books that explain the power of leveraging and scaling.