Exciting that you’re diving deeper with the BRRRR method.

I understand that many use different types of marketing strategies to generate leads, and I want to learn more about which methods are considered the most effective today. ( without considering budget ) Specifically, I’m referring to direct marketing techniques (not networking or referrals).

Im not sure what the best method would be. 

There is a method of buying a house without qualifying at a bank.

I don't think outcomes have anything to do with the financing method, it's the underwriting and not getting yourself into a deal that you haven't stress tested on paper to make sure you are conservative and protected in different economic scenarios 

What does your lease say as to acceptable methods of communication?

Brandon,Speaking from a Banker standpoint the most popular and cost efficient method to build your REI portfolio is a Cash Out Refinance.

Or the manual method - Sheets or Excel. 

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)?

As others have noted, you first need to back out the land from the $300k based on a fair market value allocation of the lump sum purchase price (some methods include using a tax bill for the land / building ratio - there are others).