Well, here’s the truth:A motivated seller isn’t someone who wants to, needs to, or even has to sell their house.

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.

I believe it’s our job as landlords to set the tone appropriately from the beginning.

It's sad bc she is nice and I like her as a friend, but it is not working out at all!   

I have a one bedroom apartment I rented out to a nice couple back in June.

But I have also opened up new cards for specific properties if there is a nice sign up bonus for a card that I know I will hit during the rehab and furnishing phase.

Nice to connect!

STR income will always be dependent on who I managing the property, how nice the finishes and furnishings are, and the actual location of a property within the given city.With my STR in Destin, numbers are more or less the same as last year, perhaps down just a hair. 

Hey Roy - Typically, previous experience is weighted heavily with hard money lenders, so they might offer better terms to flippers with a track record.

That’ll give you flexibility to automate and integrate workflows as your needs evolve.A direct booking site is a nice-to-have down the line if you want to save on platform fees and build a brand, but starting with platforms like Furnished Finder or VRBO is a solid way to keep things simple while you’re getting started.Good luck—sounds like you’re on the right track!