Cost of Small-Scale Development: It’s true that building very small units can have a higher per-unit cost (we spend much of our day educating homeowners on the true all-in costs).

However, the GC I hired was wildly incompetent so they missed critical components like the HVAC, we had to redo the sewer drain to the house, holding costs delays … you name it.

I am a bourbon and whiskey lover but I don't have the money to spend on the expensive stuff yet.

If all adults are screened, you can avoid potential legal issues down the road, especially in cases where one occupant engages in illegal activities or violates lease terms.Financial Stability: Screening all adult occupants also allows you to assess the household's overall financial situation.

It's updated yearly and is the best $40 you'll spend as a Landlord.

If you want to spend a lot of time, $ and effort without a lot of bang for your dollar, go with Salesforce. otherwise there are a lot of good products out there (some mentioned above). i really like Insightly - because it is easy to use, lots of great simple reports and followup features, and you can link different people to to each other so you know who knows who... 

@Felipe PintoHey Filipe, I think Gastonia is a great place to invest and where I spend most of my efforts.

@Ryan DaultonNot a specialist in this but I was told I could not spend a penny of my personal money or sweat on this whether it be furniture, a light fixture or anything and that seems to be in line with the comment above

Consider direct mail campaigns targeting homeowners who might be ready to sell and spend time driving around looking for distressed properties.

Then decide in your spending versus objectives.LongtermBillboardsVehicle advertisingBus benches or bus advertisingEtcShort term.Yard signsGoogle adsFacebookPostcardsEtc.