Painting is not the most skilled trade out there and the tools to get a house interior done are relatively cheap.

I've found that 99% of the time talking allows you to not use the eviction tool.

How accurate a tool is RealtyTrac?

Each new deals seems to add knowledge to your tool box.

We hired an SEO company for organic search results, but while waiting for this to kick in, I started my own Google Adwords campaign.

Anyone tried any of the pricing tools for your vacation rental (smarthost.me, beyondpricing.com)?

If lots, then keep good records for contributions, draws and equity splits.Revenue:Rental IncomeOther IncomeExpenses:HOA FeesMortgage InterestProperty InsuranceProperty TaxesRepairs and MaintenanceProfessional Fees (such as accountants and lawyers)(Anything else on Schedule E that you doOther:Interest IncomeFlipping Business should include:Assets:Cash AccountsMortgage Escrow Account (if appropriate)Projects in Process (one for each project, ideally)Tools and EquipmentDeposits and Prepaid ExpensesLiabilities:Accounts PayableMortgage Payable (one for each property)Other Loans PayablePayroll Tax Liabilities (as applicable)EquitySame as aboveRevenue:Property Sales RevenueCommissions Revenue (if applicable)Cost of Goods SoldProject ExpensesExpenses:Most of your job expenses will be recorded in Projects In Process as an accumulated asset and then moved to Project Expenses when you sell the project, so there's no real need to separate out expenses such as Materials, Subcontractors, Holding Costs, Utilities, etc.  

This was a great tool for me to make connections in my area.Good luck to you!

There are loads more tools, and resources (it's like Disneyland for real estate.

I would encourage you check out Mark Imhof with REI web tools.