It allows me to split screen two applications and still see each clearly (such as MLS and gmail, or excel) so I can refer to one while typing in the other.

I created a simple log in excel for tracking payments.

@Erin Carpenter Excellent recommendations!

There are a few excellent references that come to mind with what you are looking for, that I’d love to introduce you too, all centered in Seattle and the Eastside.

I think they are excellent for that and I have considered just turning everything over to them, but just can't pull the trigger because of their fees and some other limitations.

The BRRR strategy is an excellent strategy if you can get the ducks in a row and execute.

After listening to many real estate pod cast by BiggerPockets, I’ve become a big fan and I’m convinced this is the perfect place to get started.Over the years I have acquired various skills including construction, excavation & equipment operation, masonry, mechanics, spreadsheets, communications, and office management.My strengths however are in planning/creating consistent & standardized workflow as well as excellent communication and networking skills.I'm a "Go-Getter" and I recently transitioned to a stay at home dad due to a concussion injury.

Does the IRS give more credibility to someone who has a real estate license and has a incorporated real estate business (S - Corp) over a unlicensed real estate investor who is not incorporated who claims to spend 750 or more hours on their 5 rental properties?

I have seen some deal where they took an excel spreadsheet and put property pictures, the financial info concerning the purchase $, estimated rehab $, etc. to present to a lender.

You need to be excellent at collecting information, checking numbers and facts and, at negotiations, to make any money in the note biz!