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Thanh Lu How to screen guests who book directly instead of Airbnb, VRBO, etc
15 January 2025 | 12 replies
For payments, tools like Stripe, PayPal, or booking software like OwnerRez work well.Happy to connect if you’d like to chat more or need additional tips!
Konrad Gessler Self-Managing Landlords: Let’s Swap Stories & Lessons!
2 January 2025 | 0 replies
I’m happy to share my own tips and experiences as well.
Bruce D. Kowal The Side-Hustle Timeline: How to Build Your RE Business While Working 9-5
14 January 2025 | 0 replies
Assuming:40 hours: W2 job56 hours: Sleep21 hours: Basic daily tasks= 51 hours potential REI time💡 Pro Tip: It's not about finding time; it's about allocating the time you have strategically.🎯 Your 6-Month Timeline:Month 1: Foundation (5-7 hours/week)Morning routine: 1 hour daily market researchEvening routine: Deal analysis practiceWeekend: BP forums & networkingKey Goal: Analyze 10 deals on paperMonth 2: Education (8-10 hours/week)Complete 1 RE courseJoin 2 local REI groupsSchedule lunch breaks with agentsKey Goal: Build your initial power team listMonth 3: Systems (10-12 hours/week)Set up deal tracking systemCreate document templatesEstablish banking relationshipsKey Goal: Ready to make offersMonth 4: Lead Generation (12-15 hours/week)Drive neighborhoods after workWeekend open housesSetup automated MLS alertsKey Goal: Generate first 5 qualified leadsNow, the Owners and Brokers you deal with may not enjoy this, but you can certainly "practice" making offers.  
Michael Florkowski Union Carpenter getting started in the world of real estate!
27 December 2024 | 8 replies
Charge more to traveling health professionals.  
Fagbedji Aubin Ahossi new member introduction
6 January 2025 | 2 replies
Let me know if I can provide any additional tips or resources to help.Best regards,Sadler Surratt 
Marc Shin does my STR need small trash can in each room?
20 December 2024 | 12 replies
Let me know if you’d like more tips—happy to connect!
Mikal Toliver New investor looking to serve and learn
1 January 2025 | 12 replies
Welcome to the community and be ready for a huge amount of information at your finger tips.
Meliisa Lee Advice on Managing Rental Properties Post-Divorce
30 December 2024 | 3 replies
Any tips on managing joint ownership or deciding to hold or sell would be greatly appreciated. 
Annie Anson How to meet material participation hours for out of state investors
9 January 2025 | 20 replies
You can still use a property manager for on-site tasks, but your own activities—like managing bookings, marketing, and bookkeeping—must be well-documented and exceed the property manager’s time.It’s important to carefully track your hours, especially if you’re managing remotely, as this can face additional scrutiny from the IRS.
Ryan Rubel Short-term rental purchase, north county coastal. How realistic is this plan?
4 January 2025 | 5 replies
Any advice or tips would be appreciated.