After getting fed up with the property managers I started managing, repairing, maintaining, leasing the properties and collecting rents using online tools like thumbtack, Angie's list, Rentsavvy, Apartments.com. 

Keep electing idiots to power. 

Finally, any advises or tools on how to better manage the development process, track expenses and monitor budget?

One of the reasons I joined BP this month is to participate in a weekly connect just like this, as I know how powerful they can be. 

You were able to buy a property off market, do powerful renovations, and now you are sitting pretty with 4 rentable units and lots of equity. 

.✅ Dynamic Pricing – Instead of fixed rates, we used pricing tools like [PriceLabs / Beyond Pricing / Wheelhouse] to adjust rates based on demand, local events, and seasonality.✅ Automated Messaging – We set up scheduled guest messages to improve communication, reduce cancellations, and enhance the guest experience.✅ Superhost Strategy – We focused on getting 5-star reviews by optimizing the guest experience, from check-in instructions to small welcome gifts.🎯 The result?

With all the tech tools available, people still need people to solve real problems.Here’s a reality check: How many cold calls do you make per day—no BS?

I am funding 4 of them now.. so will see how it goes.buying raw land and putting in building site clearing the land etc for sure adds value along with of course a septic system and water and power.. a lot of folks just cant really grasp how that is all done.

This often results in more negotiation power and better deal structures.4.

Power connection goes from left hand side unit.