Here are a few additional ideas that have worked for me and others in competitive markets like Austin:Off-Market Leads from Contractors: I had a friend who rehabbed a house in North Austin last year.

We also had just a recent problem with plumbing due to tree roots.

Think of it as the rough sketch that helps you figure out where you want to swim: Omaha’s stable single-family rentals with decent cash flow and strong appreciation potential, the sizzling up-and-coming pockets around San Antonio where off-market deals still lurk if you’re willing to roll up your sleeves, or those tight-knit Chicago neighborhoods where a trusted investor-friendly agent can point you to contractors who won’t ghost you mid-reno.

Quote from @Michael Brzozowski: If you need renovations once you decide on something, im contractor currently looking for investors to work with:) I will keep this in mind.

Hello we are in need of contractor and PM recommendations for 4 properties in Gary Indiana.

You even have the ability to send your tenant's leases via e-signature and their monthly rent receipts electronically.In addition, you can house all of your management contact information within the program -- such as lawyers, contractors and handyman.

@Jacques CaspiTo succeed in real estate investing, I’ve found it’s crucial to budget for unexpected expenses, focus on thorough tenant screening, and build strong relationships with contractors.

OR is this something you would take to your favorite contractor and ask them to come up with a plan? 

She is in a good position with the contractor who appears to be in direct contact with the tenants in terms of minor fixes as they arise. 

I partnered with contractors, agents, and investors who shared my vision, and these partnerships created opportunities for projects like multifamily properties and out-of-state investments.