Look If they know they are being watched and police may be around it could stifle this unwanted behavior in its tracks .

Use an accounting software to keep track of things. 

Hi,I am just curious what sources are out there to keep track of things going on in the market.Thanks,

The Arbitrage newbies who wander into the site always seem to follow a similar track.

Tactically, you can start scanning your local market for someone to partner with, someone who you can leverage their track record to scale your REI activities.

@Weston Harding I am focused on larger apartment complexes right now as I find it easier to manage and keep track of everything.

I believe you're on the right track for what it's worth.

I also track the extended stay lodging industry as a basis for supply data.

Hey Carson,You are right on track!

Offer to do a 75/25 or even a 90/10 split initially, prove yourself as an experienced operator who can execute projects successfully, and then move on to do a 50/50 split eventually once you have the capital and track record to command a larger share for smaller input.