Then when an exceptional deal comes along, you'll recognize it and you'll know why it's a good deal.

If you' find a proven strategy for sourcing deals that is a good fit for you, then you have to commit to do it consistently and have the persistence (and cash) to keep going through weeks or months of coming up empty.

I am very intrigued by the BRRRR strategy and have recognized there are many distinctions between what is and is not possible in Canada compared to the US.

As a result - you may not want to be so aggressive with your losses/deductions.PA also does not recognize the deferring of 1031 gain.

Hi Ben - I am a CPA who invests in PA(Allentown).Please be mindful that PA is a tricky state to invest in.PA is one of the few states that does not recognize 1031 exchanges.

Both Trello and Podio can serve as decent "deal board" tracking systems, and both are free for the kind of simple use case you're discussing at the moment.I'd strongly suggest starting with Podio because it is way more customizable, powerful, and proven for the Real Estate Investor use case than Trello. 

It's been so long since I've been on BP I don't even  recognize the format!

I am a real person, proven life and history here in Denver for 35 years.

As I have proven myself and the returns, I have lowered the interest. 

They all want you to buy their "proven system".