The basic problem is that most PM apps are based on financial data first and foremost, with double entry accounting, forensic tracking features, rigid input and report structures with inadequate ability to increase the size or location of individual data fields/cells.

I’ve always leaned toward the Dave Ramsey approach, but the more I read, the more conflicting strategies I come across, and it’s getting hard to determine what path makes the most sense long term.I’ve started exploring BiggerPockets tools as well, but I’m not finding much data specific to my area (Memphis, TN), which makes it harder to understand the local market.

Pair that data with a simple check of each city’s STR rules so you know upfront whether hosting is allowed and under what conditions.

What surprised me wasn’t the rankings themselves, but how often the exercise surfaced where my gut feeling disagreed with the data — and forced me to explain why.At least for me, that’s been more valuable than chasing a single “top market” list.I’m curious how others here think about this:Do you start with a preferred strategy and narrow markets from there?

.-  Does the service make ridiculous claims like having data scientists and engineers on their staff?    

I have heard that Deal machine now includes Skip tracing so you don’t need that (assuming the data is there and is good).

I spoke to a Psychiatrist on the data, asking her to explain why I was seeing all this in the data.

Feed it your data and updates, and it produces a polished report ready to send.- For Developers / GCs: Record a quick video narrating your project update, and the tool generates a written progress report for your investors or lenders.

Try a micro-commitment first - 50 skip traces this week to prove data quality, then scale up.

While not a game‑changer on its own, the data was enough to nudge rates higher in an already low‑liquidity, headline‑sensitive environment.Adding to the tone, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent testified before Congress, emphasizing continued support for a strong‑dollar policy, warning against over‑regulation of the financial system, and defending the administration’s view that the economy remains on solid footing.