Clients are getting much better terms using their local credit union, and generally really appreciate being the good advice and direction.

As for the 14.5% TAT/GET, if I use VRBO for my bookings they will collect that from the guest directly.

LeadSherpa is a good service i had a lot of experience with if you want to go that route.The two best strategies I’ve found are inbound methods: direct mail and Google Ads.Direct mail can be expensive, but it can also yield highly discounted properties.Google Ads, on the other hand, doesn’t require data extraction like calls, direct mail, or texting.

Some services provide numbers that have been involved in litigation, so those are the ones you should definitely remove from your lists.If your lists are hyper-focused, you might manage to get by with fewer removals from the DNC list.There are also non-DNC-related methods available, such as direct mail and digital marketing.

I was able to pay the sellers mortgage company directly that had a 4% interest rate.

If you're looking for properties less than 50 units, you'll have a lot of success with calling owners directly. 

You could buy a duplex and now you are a direct multifamily investor.  

Would you like me to message them directly for you?

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!

When the market was slower we even worked directly with the REO bank for the properties and soem of them would do portfolio loans on their own assets.