We are now investing in an advanced CRM that will interface with our PM software for even more customization and automation - including hiring a specific expert to implement it for us.It will be a painful learning curve - short-term pain, for long-term gain.Suggest you make your list as you learn on the fly about what various softwares offer.Check these out: Buildium, Doorloop, Appfolio and Rentvine.Take your time, because switching is another painful task:(

For example I have a customer in Zurich who needs a mattress and adjustable base that only exists in the USA and they don't want to pay retail pricing.I wish I knew how to do deals like this well with RE and had all the contacts.

Home warranties are a scam....Nathan spelled it out perfectly.... they tack on fees for every claim, hire crap companies to bandaid the issue, take forever, crappy customer service and communication.

The LTR is nice, steady cashola without a lot of customer service issues a STR brings. 

The cost is likely dependent on the level of customization and depth needed. 

I could be wrong, I honestly think this is such a systemic change that it’s hard to predict the ripples, but I find it extraordinary hard to believe this doesn’t lead to a substantial reduction in commissions, I’m literally taking with a client in an hour, I like the guy, I suspect he may be a repeat customer and I’m not gonna take any chance I lose him over a few dollars, so I’ll negotiate with him, I suspect other agents will take the same approach, especially given the real risk buyers just walk and go unrepresented, whether that’s a good idea or not l, it will happen.

Yes there will eventually be some but it’s the name of the game and good customer service goes a long way.

I can't speak to if it is any good or meeting a market need, but if you provide a good product and service and focus on meeting your customers needs, I'm sure you and your family will succeed.  

Due for a call to them, their customer service has been pretty rough

The guy could have a made a lot of money as a custom builder but chose to help kids develop job and life skills.