You can ask your agent for referrals or ask your agent to put out an agent to agent broadcast searching for the type of contractors you need.

@Allison Zittritsch whether STR, MTR or LTR, you'll first need to figure out a target purchase price and get pre-approved by a lender.Then you'll need to research where to buy, based upon rents versus purchase prices.We can assist with referrals, PM us.

Use referrals and networking to find trustworthy tenants.

Is that fee reduced if you are paying a referral fee to another agent?

If anyone could provide some insight into where the best areas and zip codes to invest would be and also any referrals to boots on the ground would be amazing!

If you need a referral to a contractor, let me know.

Just to be informed what are the best type of referrals mortgage lenders look for or want?

@Claudio Garcia ZunigaI have two all star lenders if you need a referral here in Austin.

Glad to hear that you have a trust in place - please be sure that your trust and estate planning is update-to-date as well.If you need referrals for any professionals in San Diego, send me a message.

I want to put in place some incentives for new tenants and want to know if anyone on BiggerPockets has done something similar.Here are a few ideas I have had:First Month Free: Sign a 13-month lease and get your first month freePets: No pet fee for the first 6 months, year, etcRent Discounts: Offer a discounted rent for the first month or two fortenants who sign a pre-lease agreement before a certain date.Waived Fees: Waive application fees, administrative fees, or securitydeposit for tenants who pre-lease.Free Utilities: Offer to cover utilities such as water, electricity,or internet for a certain period for tenants who sign a pre-lease.Upgrade Packages: Provide upgrades or amenities such as free parking,access to a fitness center, or a smart home package for those whopre-lease.Gift Cards or Vouchers: Offer gift cards or vouchers to localbusinesses such as restaurants, cafes, or grocery stores as a signingbonus.Flexible Lease Terms: Offer flexible lease terms, such as shorterlease lengths or the option to renew at the same rate, to incentivizetenants to pre-lease.Refer-a-Friend Program: Encourage current tenants to refer friends orfamily by offering them a reward if their referral signs a pre-leaseagreement.Early Move-In: Allow tenants who pre-lease to move in a few days earlyat no additional cost.Guaranteed Parking: If parking is limited, offer guaranteed parkingspots for tenants who sign a pre-lease agreement.