I think it's a really amazing tool in helping to market and manage your online presence.

Disclosure is key in my book and telling your end buyer that the contract is subject to you taking title before they close is also key.There may be some ways to avoid using transactional funding (a bridge loan, nothing illegal there) but I see too many grey areas and difficulties in doing so, at least here in CA, and in a few other states.Great topic and thread guys and gals, let's keep this going and now that I am aware of it's presence, would like to join in the discussion with my $.02Will Barnard in Sunny CA

How do you feel your presence online is helping your business?

•providing you with monthly and annual financial reports, so you always know how your property is performing •tracking and invoicing tenants for CAM charges •maintaining and keeping your property in exceptional condition and undertake specific preventative maintenance processes•professionally marketing your property to minimize vacancies and maximize income via my numerous industry related affiliations and web presence •overseeing the leasing process (if requested) finding qualified, suitable tenants, and professionally managing every aspect of the landlord-tenant relationship •overseeing initial tenant improvement installation and/or renovations •collecting rent and late •ensuring that your property complies with federal, state and local laws and regulations •maintaining insurance policies for the property and coordinating the payment of all property expenses •responding to tenant requests in a prompt and professional manner •providing you with a successful advertising strategy that keeps your property rented •credit and background screening to insure your property is respected •cost reductions- your property will benefit from detailed expense reviews and wholesale pricing for re-occurring and non-recurring expenses.

I had a duplex, right across the street from a newly renovated and sought after primary school and around the school there was a high police presence.

That their presence took the game/sport to an entirely new level.1.

Want to see if there is a way to easily acquire macro info on agents in certain territories.

Get an online presence and watch how the leads will start coming in.

That's dangerous territory.

I don't have any particular preference regarding geography, but I need investments that don't require my physical presence (i.e., I am ready to pay as long as someone takes care of renting, maintenance, etc).Many Latin Americans are investing in Miami, where many companies offer the full service, but I see that the prices have already skyrocketed there.I would very much appreciate tips from the community.