I will run through the exercise when I get back to a computer so I can give it ALL of my attention.

Yea, I never bank on appreciation but positioning yourself with some of those factors I mentioned can certainly lead to some in the long run if not at the least mitigate some risk.

But they also sometimes cannot do things that require a live human (e.g. running errands to get things, etc.).

We low balled a poorly run 4-plex+studio.

I have built my RE business on finding off market deals, word of mouth, knocking on doors, driving by run down homes, networking with other investors, realtors, Zillow, craigslist, and even tried writing letters (none ever worked).

What sites do you use to run background and credit checks?

@Albon ShawSure they can be expensive , but so can running a new sewer or water line .

I’ve been scanning listings and running numbers on a few houses but havent 100% grasped the concept of it all.

Plumber came out and said that the toilet mechanics needed to be replaced to stop the toilet from running when flushed. 

However, I feel like I run my business out of my truck.