As a newbie looking to do my first BRRRR or Fix & Flip, I'm realizing I'm not sure what the proper protocol is with regards to lining up cash for the deal first (hard money) vs getting a deal under contract first, then securing hard money.

With no one properly trained and no one tied to the bottom line of the company, the staff generally stopped working and caring... with the exception of the inflated work orders to compensate for the uncollected rents.

One of the most important things to to properly screen all prospective tenants and don't be quick to accept someone that doesn't meet minimum criteria.

I work for a local FD and when we do inspections we ensure each pull station is operable,able to be reset and the alarm bell activates.

From everything I've read and heard, having the proper systems set up when first starting out is key.

If they meet your basic requirements but you failed to rent to them because you were holding out for someone better, it will look like you were holding out for someone whiter, or without kids, or not Jewish, or whatever.If you have two applications processed at the same time, it's justifiable to choose the "best" applicant but you need to ensure you can prove your decision objectively.The best, most professional policy is to have qualification standards and accept the first applicant that meets those standards.

between 1500-2500$ plus making sure your property is properly zoned to pass city ordinance

Done right, integrated technology can make management easier, facilitate business growth, ensure sustainability and long term competitiveness, and significantly drive up ROI and profits.Still, it shouldn’t be a replacement for real interaction and service.

I would not consider those cities in the boonies they are in the metro area and frankly could be better than Portland proper less govmit less tax's  no city of Portland business tax  etc etc.I sold an 80 unit and a 40 unit in Gresham to one of my clients and that thing has done nothing but make them money.. 

Whenever you are buying a property out of state you should do a few things to ensure it's as smooth as possible.Don't buy in the roughest neighborhood in the urban core.