I have been considering using our equity in the property to get a loan and expand our portfolio I have been looking at this http://www.b2rfinance.com/products/portfolio-pro-l...Up to $300,000 to buy 2-3 more units -How much should I have in savings? 

The shortfall that most info product marketing promoters don't warn you us that there are a lot of very basic, foundational aspects of real estate that are, admittedly not exciting, but essential and necessary.

The 203k is a great product, but closing does take a while.

Just be aware that some will be seeking to sell you on some product or package.Andy

Things went good for a few months before the company reevaluated their expansion into US and I had to explore another venture.I also invested in SaaS, e-commerce (consumer electronic products) and financial products (insurance).

My 37yr career in software has taught me that unless your data is on your systems and devices, then you can expect data loss and data theft.To keep privacy, don't post or upload anywhere (including the 'cloud' products).

I also think creating additional cashflow income to better enhance your own real estate income makes even more since. 

As you learn the basics of real estate economics you'll learn the factors of production, land, labor, capital and entrepreneurship, that together with understand your market will tell you what route to take and the education you need. 

It was a bad idea it is a really soft particle board type of product.  

I'm looking at various CRM products now, and while I am partial to open source, I'm not sure how practical it sometimes is as compared to other for pay products.Anyone have any opinions about SugarCRM?