I table all of my comps before I start a rehab and besides columns for Sales Price, $/sqft, etc, I also have columns for:- Curb Appeal (1-10)- Flooring Types (Wood,Carpet, Tile, Laminate)- Staircase(Wrought Iron Spindles or Wood)- Master Bathroom (Type Vanity Tops?

I just don’t want to be that guy.I’ve been using a secure credit card to help boost of my credit score, but you’re right, I might have to be a bit more aggressive to get faster results.

Try to network as much as possible online (through websites like Bigger Pockets) and in-person: being a member of real estate investment groups and meeting local professionals (Meetup.com is really good for that).Start off reading articles on BP related to anything you are interested in - there's so much info there and people you can ask questions and get professional answers to.Here are some websites you might find useful:http://www.mynationalreia.com/clubportal/795files/...http://www.propertymanager.com/2014/07/boost-your-...http://www.zillow.com/blog/pro/how-to-start-a-prop...Good luck with everything!

For all that stuff we mainly just POST (free) and sometimes BOOST the posts (paid).  

It might cooldown the price of houses, but why would it have an effect on boosting rental rates? 

Start with the end value of the buildings or lots and work backwards.Next check with the city or county to determine if you can do what you want to do and what is required for all zoning approvals and the time frame, Check to see if you have to install curb, gutter, sidewalks, street signs, street lighting or any other special requirements. 

Your friends/business partners should be able to drive by the property at least once a month to check it from the curb and make sure basic maintenance is being handled (the lawn mowed, place isn't looking trashy, etc).  

We are wanting to split into 3, 15 acre lots to not be considered a major subdivision (it starts to get crazy with roads, curbs, utilities, etc), but as a minor subdivision (4 parcels), we will be able to bypass those expensive improvements. 

VRBO has little power boost things you can use on the unbooked days. 

Currently I'm on a year 2 of 6 to boost my savings rate, currently before taxes rate of 13%.