Take Google alone for advertising.

PI is a quiet town more geared toward tourism on South Padre Island, but will likely frow due to LPG.There are definitely some opportunities down here in the Rio Grande Valley for people who know how to operate, but one challenge you will encounter will be that it's very hard fine good employees.

any private lenders that advertises for business is a HARD MONEY LENDER ..

@Sean Pedeflous we mostly agree with @Greg Scott, the reasons properties don't rent:1) Lack of proper marketing exposure--- How many places can you advertise the property?

Do you have any marketing material that you use with your outbound or is it mostly networking and direct to specific agents advertising?

Go to Etsy and search for "rental property tracker," and you will find hundreds of nice spreadsheets to track 10-20 rentals, usually for under $10.Software has extremely helpful features like online payments, marketing syndication (click a button, and your property is advertised on multiple sites), electronic document review/signing, maintenance tracking, and owner reports.

This might be easier to handle between tenants.Market and Economic ConditionsMarket Fluctuations: Be prepared for potential fluctuations in the real estate market that could affect property values and rental demand.Economic Factors: Consider economic factors such as interest rates, job market conditions, and tourism trends that could impact the Tahoe area.Exit Strategy:Backup Plans: Have a backup plan in case your circumstances change, such as if you decide not to move to Tahoe or if the rental market becomes unfavorable.Sale Considerations: Understand the process and costs involved in selling the property if needed.

It takes about $5,000 in advertising costs and 90 days of making phone calls 20 hours a week to get the first deal.

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I am talking about both, cash and hard money. currently I am spending around 2-3k per month on marketing, advertising & software subscriptions.