The phone "apps" can never be as powerful as a full blown web or desktop app.

One thing to think you are being honest with yourself, quite another to put it out there for critique by more seasoned investors.Putting my numbers on the web is more than a little uncomfortable.

Excellent cash flow producing 4plex with GARAGES!

Taking the action to learn real estate will produce results.Take time to network with local people.

Companies that are producing 5% dividend payouts right now are energy companies (for the most part) that probably aren't even able to cover their payouts with their free cash flow.

I'm using the usual places: AirBnB, Flipkey and VRBO but was thinking of setting up my own web site as well.

When I was a newbie, I asked the top producer in the office if I could hold open houses on her listings.

I would want them both to still produce positive cash flow at the end of the day.  

She'll ask you to share your short- AND long-term goals, and once you have, she'll help structure a plan for you that will achieve those short-term goals in a way that should produce proceeds that will enable you to pursue your long-term goals.  

Currently I am personally looking to get some residential properties to accumulate a small-medium portfolio to both fix & rent (producing cashflow) and fix and sell.