I am not an organized person by nature so I was looking into a phone app that tracked receipts.

Depends on your state's priority rules and the nature of the secured interest.

I have a good grasp on what I can get siding, windows, trim, interior/exterior doors, decks, guttering roofing, flooring, landscaping and concrete done for and who to use/where to source materials, along with electrician/plumbing -- lacking site prep, foundation/framing/roof trusses cost -- I could get the cost of the rough in from a buddy who runs a plumbing co.My challenges are A - not being able to be there all day to run things, and B - still missing some of the key contractor connections.  

My big challenge I see in front of me is breaking into and building a network of local investors. 

I challenged folks to show me that over 5 years period (I am sure those returns are a lot less).

If it's a house just in the town, where the kids have to get a parking permit to keep their car on campus- it may be somewhat challenging to keep all the rooms rented.

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Title companies aren't just concerned about the ability to win a challenge over the title.

Excuse my curious nature but I would love to see the different perspectives on why you all chose real estate and what you like and/or love about it.

Saving up any amount of money can present challenges, regardless of your financial position.