I think in most markets, 3 nicely appointed modest properties will perform over the long run better than a big fancy one.If I had my choice, I would have 3 lake houses like I have now rather than a single lake mansion.

Totally agree—at the end of the day it’s less about fancy structures and more about keeping control + cash flow steady while you’re still around.

I don't want any lattice work or any fancy stuff. 

Sure fancy programs & coaching can help accelerate the process to your goal, but don't spend an insane amount of money & only learn from people that are well trusted & in places you ultimately want to be in the future.I recommend attending your local real estate investor association meetings (REIA).

Hint: the ones that run ads on TV and have fancy wrapped trucks and show up with logo'ed shirts are WAY more expensive than the ones that have been doing it for 20 years, but show up in a questionable looking pickup truck!  

I have to tell you, if you give something a name all of a sudden it is some fancy, proprietary type of thing that everyone wants to do.

Although people fancy the Fed as A political, that's not really the case. 

Software If You Want to Level UpStessa: Free, landlord-friendly, great for tracking expenses + mileage + docs.QuickBooks Self-Employed: If you plan to scale, it’s worth learning early.For one BRRRR, though, a credit card + spreadsheet usually does the trick.If It Were My First BRRRRSeparate credit card today.One Google Sheet with everything in it.Scan receipts so you’re not drowning in paper later.It doesn’t have to be fancy—you just want clean records when tax time hits or when you go for the cash-out refi.

I certainly give him credit where it's due, he is successful, he doesn't pretend with playing like he's an engineer or wizard that adds value.If you own a restaurant you hire a cook, if it's a fancy joint you hire a chief, if you're in RE you hire a GC, they don't run your business nor are they entitled to a slice of it, they are hired help.

How to do itMy recommendation would be that you don't need all the new fancy CRMs.