.#2 Repair Management, tracking expenses, following up with outstanding work orders, ensuring work completed with photos by vendors, notifying owners when there is a repair request by the tenant and track the time it takes from work order to completion, track the amount of repairs to a home at end of year so owner can see those expenses and try to get them on service contracts and off home warranties.

With excellent credit (800+), you're already in a great position, but I understand the struggle with DTI when you're self-employed.Here are a few options that might help:Asset-Based Lenders: You're on the right track with DSCR loans, but you may find some private lenders or portfolio lenders willing to go into the high 6’s.

Still, expecting a full 100% rehab payment upfront is less likely without significant collateral or a great track record.If you need help finding hard money lenders or structuring the financing, I’d be happy to assist!

When you use them on your blog or something, they will track it down and then have their attorney send a letter demanding you pay them $20,000 for copyright infringement.

I'm using Quickbooks to track overall finances.

Nothing on vacancy rates though.When I was trying to determine demand for Cincinnati, I selected about 20 listings near the location I was focused on, and tracked them for several months.

And once a campaign is going, billboards have surprisingly proven effective.  

These lists include details like the type of permit, property address, project scope, and sometimes the owner or contractor's contact information.How Real Estate Investors Can Use Building Permit Lists:Identify Potential Sellers:Investors can track permits for major renovations or additions.

Use project management software to track progress and ensure efficiency.DIY Where Possible: For smaller or less specialized tasks, consider doing the work yourself if you have the skills.

We provide all the address for every property we talk about and I have the track record to prove it.