To maximize the number of transactions you’re involved in you will need to:Be Top of Mind when they think about moving - which requires consistent reminders.Be seen as an Expert – which requires a consistent message and Evidence of Success storiesGain their Trust – which requires communicating integritySo, start out by listing everyone you know in an Excel spreadsheet.

You want a platform that has built in TCPA protections as well as a multiple communication channels besides voice such as SMS and email.

On the other side, the bigger companies have more experience and their numbers tend to be more accurate (not always)... as they are big companies "their costumer service" and communication is better but at the same time they "have more mouths to feed" if we need to be honest so can get a bunch of ok or good deals but I kinda doubt they will be great (just my personal candid opinion).

Be prepared to follow up multiple times, using different forms of communication—calls, emails, and if possible, in-person visits to their office.

This requires vetting their claims by reviewing EDGAR filings, property records, court records, Secretary of State filings and communicating with those who know more like city government, a more experienced investor, etc.

With a lease many times over time landlords are not formal and communication is oral, txt, email, etc.

It's a more involved discussion that requires one on one communication and no, joining a "community" does not prepare you.

Keep things above board and hire people who have good accounting and communication.

For the next 10 months (40 weeks) you spend a fairly reasonable 5 hours a week marketing, communicating with guests and your property manager and bookkeeping.

Start by documenting everything—dates, incidents, and any communications.