I'm really old fashioned and have been using spreadsheets for years.

Note: The BiggerPockets Calculators do not offer me what a goodl ol' fashion Excel spreadsheet might.

Like anything.. when you pay for training and support you have to put in the time on your own as well to see the results, unfortunately it does not come with a magic bag of dust, but if you are looking to find the right path in this marketplace you are in good hands with Matt and his team.

I am also planning on using a property manager as I have an 8 - 5 full time job.

Each deal comes with a different set of surprises even for the most experienced operators.Take your time and don't rush it. 

@Caleb Genry yet another request for your time tracking sheet if you don't mind. 

Hello everyone in the BP world. I live outside of Charlotte in a small town called Denver (of the East). I am currently self employed as a GC with my own company: Carolina Premier Homes. We have been in Business since...

Good ol' fashioned spring traps.

Not to say you cannot find a deal in many of those states but for a first time investor wanting to be cost efficient it makes little sense to stick to those states.You do have states like Indiana, Ohio, Tenn, Florida, Georgia, Texas that offer higher inventory of home prices even 2-4 unit multifamily that are under $200K.

It is hard and will be a full time time job to do it right.