But the software will give you some structure based on best practices, and that can be a huge tool for learning the game, especially if you're self-managing.I've not tried avail so I'd genuinely love to hear how it goes for you.

@Eric Giovannucci Yes Anchorage is great - tough to do STR from a distance for new investors though - takes genuine work on their part - but LTR is a great gateway - we like to buy LTR MF with the upside for STR.

Reach out from there and start building genuine relationships.

Genuine thank-you everybody for your thoughts and feedback. 

Maybe build a genuine connection/friendship with someone and see where it goes from there.

Over time, this compounds and leads to “loss-to-lease”.Rent premiums = the additional rent increases you’d be able to get with a significant transformation of the unit / property.

Rather than going to meetups only to give my sales pitch and try to find potential deals, I have found that being genuinely curious and a learner about different people's strategies and experiences has led to much better conversations and relationships, and those relationships lead to potential deals and referrals.

During my final year in college I stumbled upon the book, Rich Dad Poor Dad, in which my mind was blown away and transformed my thought process entirely in regards on how to go about life.

We give our sellers genuinely our best and highest offer.

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