I've gotten to the point where I can visualize my strategy and am  ready to start explaining my plan and goals at the next meeting. 

I doubt we will buy off the MLS but I am trying to find a good way to visualize MLS data so that I can plan our next purchase and get a "steal" that I will have instant equity or rehab for equity with the goal of getting a decent HELOC going.Because real estate values are so location based, it is hard for me to process the data on a spreadsheet, because I'm constantly trying to project it onto a map in mind.To know if what I'm looking at is a deal, I would like to be able to see $/sq.ft. data visualized on a map with either current listings or preferably sold properties. 

So I'm doing major rehab of a 5 unit in San Diego and scratching my head on one particular "feature" of the buildings.The ceilings are really nice vaulted open beam ceilings with stained ship lap tongue and groove finish between the bay's - it's visually the nicest part of the units.Turns out the roof is - literally - 1x6 tongue and groove, then 1/2" sheathing, then roofing paper, then shingles.

DOUBLE DECKERWe've come a LONG way in deck EPIC-NESS since the first deck on Diary of a New Construction Project!

It is better to spell things out and have it understood, or at least have a reference document when it is misunderstood than to rely on their easy going-ness.

Here's a few pics to give you a visual:

Having a hard time visualizing it.

Also you can hire an inspector to do a visual walk through which is usually $200 so you can start learning what to look for. 

Here's some visual stats for you regarding our market. http://www.2020rei.com/may-2017-dfw-real-estate-stats/If there's anything I can do for you just let me know.

I can control where my folders go and what color they are.This helps me to instantly visualize what is going on in my business as well as personal life.Total cost?