Quote from @Travis Timmons: The biggest determining factor that I have seen in out of state investing success is quality - buying in good locations that attract tenants with a 700+ credit score.

I underwrote several deals, including one commercial and another residential oppurtunity that ultimately didn't pencil, which reinforeced my focus on deal quality over speed.Right now I'm actively underwriting and tightening my acquisition systems (deal analysis, capital structure, contractor vetting) as I move toward my next purchase.

I’ve been experimenting with spreadsheets, but it already feels like a headache keeping everything organized by property, activity type, mileage, etc.I’m curious:What methods are you currently using to log REP hours (if you qualify or are trying to)?

In between those extremes is a wide range of quality assets that tend to be overlooked.

I used the enemy method. 

While both methods limit your liability, the land trust will provide greater privacy than an LLC.

In quality markets the cazhflow typically comes strong in year 3-5+ after rents have grown and mortgage stayed the same.

One thing I've noticed is that most wholesalers still focus too much on lead volume and not enough on lead quality scoring.

I compare how full the calendars are relative to the quality of the listings.

Emphasizing only the value add and cash flow projection can lead lower quality acquisitions.