Some cities have government websites and you can use softwares like Vestmap to check neighborhood analysis.

Instead use a free property management software to help you with the rent collection process.

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Hi Margarita-Great question.There are many mental blocks and friction points to buying your first property.First off, just buying property outside of a first or second home to use is not done by most people and buying your first home is a major purchase for most people.That means the people in our immediate sphere of influence are not thinking about buying investment property, they see it as risky and out of a sense of protecting you or themselves encourage you not to do it.I remember having the same mental blocks and fears you probably do thinking about buying your first property or first investment property.The most critical thing to overcoming these mental blocks is self education and surrounding yourself with the best team of people to help you.An investor friendly Realtor who can refer you to an investor friendly lender, title company or closing office, property inspector, property manager, and insurance agent.Real estate is relational and having the best team will keep you out of the weeds.To Your Success!

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Hi guys, I had a friend recommend using Abode for immediate property tax appeals and other home savings. I love the idea of not talking to someone and only paying a cut if it works out. However it looks like they’re c...

You can use software to identify and skip trace cash buyers.

The software then creates a map of all of the properties that will be auctioned off.

Question for any Commercial Property Managers:What software works best for allowing tenants to pay rent online and keep track of invoices and maintenance request?

Home buyers are very easily visually influenced.