You have to dig through TCAD records and city zoning maps, which is a pain.So I made a free tool that does it for you: https://austinadu.comJust type in an address and it pulls up the lot size, zoning, permit history, and tells you if you can add units.

I get a "free refi" through the bank I financed with.

If it only works at my best-case ARV, I pass.I've been using PropLab alongside Redfin to cross-check comp ranges - helps catch deals where the ARV spread is too wide to underwrite confidently.

In true premium areas, higher unlevered returns usually come with more operational drag, not free money.

Missing columns, no summary formulas, no way to scan who's paid at a glance.So I put together a rent payment tracker template based on what the best setups I've seen have in common:- Columns for unit, tenant, amount, due date, and payment status- Color coded status so you can scan who's paid, unpaid, overdue, or partial at a glance- Summary formulas at the bottom for total collected vs outstanding, paid count, overdue count- Works in Google Sheets and Excel, no macros or anything weirdI also made templates for maintenance tracking, lease renewals, and expense tracking.All free, no signup.

I have free and clear rental property, Can I use that to get Business Equity Line of Credit against this free and clear property and get that 70k.

I can't really seem to figure out a process of how to do this safely and efficiently (showings/screenings/background checks) when out of state investing. 

Get an inspection done and check the sewer scope. 

Use price plus rehab then check rent minus PITI minus management minus maintenance and vacancy and see if you still clear a few hundred a month.

Everyone talks about scaling.
Almost no one talks about how important the first property really is.
In my experience, the first deal sets the tone for everything that follows — financially, emotionally, and strategi...