I am seeking good ROI analysis tools (spreadsheets, calculators) for evaluating multi-family live-in unit (3 or 4 units) that I am planning on purchasing in Orange County or the Inland Empire in Southern California, over the next few months. 

Mezzanine: How to Choose the Right Tool for Your Capital StackEvery investor hits that moment when senior debt isn’t enough—but bringing in more equity feels too expensive.

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I need recommendations for tools to help me analyze what my ADR of prospective STR properties could be.

I am generating 3,500-4,000 leads PER DAY across 6,513 zip codes in 100 markets and they come straight from the courts, trustees, sheriffs etc. 

At Standard Management Company, we’ve tested quite a few tools over the years and ultimately settled on AppFolio for day-to-day property management and QuickBooks Online (QBO) for accounting.AppFolio handles the operational side — tenant portals, rent collection, maintenance tracking, document storage, and unit-level financials.

CapRate has it's limitations anyway, but to me it is a tool to compare big MF, office buildings, hotels, etc with different agents, sizes, costs, rents, tenant mix, etc when perhaps you 3 options. 

My guess is this is taking between 8-10 hours per month to keep everything straight?

It’s a local approach combining real tools, real broker support, and clear pricing to maximize what sellers walk away with.We’re rolling it out across Omaha, Lincoln, and the surrounding areas, and I’d love to connect with other investors, agents, or homeowners who see where the industry’s heading and want to be part of shaping it.Appreciate any feedback or thoughts from those who’ve tried similar hybrid models or built tech around selling efficiency.