After that it's getting more consistent with posting to my social - helping flesh out neglected pieces of my SOI database and helping design the next generation plans for enhanced contact (for me to do).  

Keep it simple: 30–60 minutes a month if you update as you go.What matters: track income/expenses by property, attach receipts, separate repairs vs CapEx, bank feed or easy import, P&L by property, Schedule E export, mileage.Setup: separate checking/card for rentals, one folder per property per year, a monthly “close” checklist to reconcile and tag.Needs from 1 to 3+ doors: same basics—just more volume; discipline beats features.

With bank feeds into QuickBooks (using as an example) you can have all your banks connected so everything is flowing from each bank account so in your case above technology helps with that many bank accounts.The only reason I do mention an option for solos 1 or minimal bank account for multiple properties when starting out is just less bank reconciliations you need to perform.

Biggest challenge is building a consistent pipeline, but every connection and conversation brings me closer to closing my first deal.

While Frisco, TX, is growing, understanding the local landlord-tenant laws, typical tenant profiles, and contractor networks from afar can be challenging for a first deal.Focus on Cash Flow First: For a long-term rental portfolio, consistent cash flow is paramount.

What I’ll bring: Process-driven ops, conservative owner comms, clear KPIs (vacancy, turn time, WO cycle, reconciliations).Solid SOPs for leasing/screening/collections/inspections; consistent trust reconciliations; compliant advertising.  

Recently I switched to using an online calculator; it’s way faster and keeps things consistent.

It’s a solid area if you’re thinking about future appreciation and rental demand.Tamarac / North Lauderdale: Great market with strong tenant demand and lower price points.Lauderdale Lakes: Another underrated pocket — stable rental base and often less competition.Coconut Creek: Slightly higher price points but well-managed communities and consistent tenant demand for long-term rentals.If you’re running your numbers, I’d also suggest factoring in your potential rent growth and insurance costs, especially in Broward — those two can make or break your ROI considering the environment we are in right now.  

But for now and into the future and based on my lending PM and HM last 30 some years rates stay very consistent.

I would take brokers out to dinner, get to know their families, and find common interests, like I did with the fly-fishing broker I talked about at the start of this chapter.To streamline the underwriting process and ensure consistency, I implemented a model or spreadsheet.