@Cherish GonzalesBy looking at their website and him toutingHimself as #1 in real estate I am guessing it did.

Think about how can you make your property a no brainer when having to decide between an apartment and a home. 2-Contact homeowners who are not in your close proximity, so they do not feel threatened, and ask them what are they seeing in the market, and how are they are adjusting (most likely you are not the only one who is experiencing this). 3-  If you decide to work with a real estate agent, use one that works with rentals, and better yet, someone who specializes in property management as well, because they will help you weed out  bad applicants. 4- This last one I do not have experience with, but I would definitely try it if my rental was near a hospital: Partner with a company that finds housing for traveling nurses.

Salesforce when I have the budget and SugarCRM when I have no budget.For real estate, best is to probably get something that syncs easily with gmail and then includes that email trail in your CRM.  

I remember hearing on the BP real estate podcast at some point Scott describing how selling an investment property after 5ish years and trading it in for a more expensive property was the right move financially.

Hard money lender How did you add value to the deal?

After the cost segregation study was performed, this was the new asset allocation breakdown by useful life.Here are some examples of what types of assets are included in each of these asset classes.5 Year Useful LifeSpecialized equipmentCabinets and countersRefrigerators and microwavesSecurity alarm systems and telephone connectionsDecorative wall treatments, ceiling fans and flooring15 Year Useful LifeSidewalks, landscaping and asphalt pavingSignage and site lighting39 Year Useful LifeDoors, walls, roofing and windowsFlooring, drywall partitions and ceilingsEmergency lighting and restroom fixturesPlumbing, HVAC, and electrical distributionThe use of the accelerated depreciation strategy helps real estate investors to reduce the tax liability immediately which therefore increases their bottom line due to the offsetting of income.

Hard money lender How did you add value to the deal?

I am super new to the idea and business of real estate investing but am totally open to learn and work with anyone! 

Hollistic REI was referred to me by Real Wealth Network, based here in California.

Private lending/hard money/portfolio/balance sheet lending should are all best used as a short term bridge loan.