Do you have a lender/ property manager/ cleaning team that you highly recommend?

We have carpet upstairs but are willing to have the tenant bring pets but I want to make sure that if we needed to deep clean or even rip out that carpet after their stay that we'd be covered.

But, we switched over to QBO as the master accounting software for all Clients because it's more efficient for us and has more powerful reporting features.The price has increased lately but all of our Clients get our ProAdvisor discount which helps out.

He can even come look at it after it's built and if it's not done correctly, will have more "power" to get the contractor to redo the work. 

Quote from @Joel Owens:all but a big percentage.50 to 60 year olds might have a cell phone and be on the computer30 to 40 year old familiar with zoom meetings, texting, cell phone, computerskids to 20 year olds embracing group text, videos, all emerging technology etc.Of course this is not an absolute but in general as the age goes up the use of technology goes down.you bring up good points of technology adaptability by various generation and your view as well, but that's exactly when and why the commision structure would be disturbed in the next decade, once this 20-30 years old kid is getting more power they would replace everything that's deemed as default or conservative business model in many industries.

I hadn't spoken to this guy in 20 years - this is the power of social.

As a hard money lender who works with many investors in the Portland area, I can share some insights on maintenance costs for multifamily properties in this market, though individual experiences may vary:Lots of investors report a slight decrease in maintenance costs during winter months, bc of:- Fewer landscaping needs - Less wear and tear on HVAC systems (as heating is generally less intensive than summer cooling)- Reduced tenant turnover in winterWinter-specific issues can arise:- Potential roof repairs due to heavy rain or occasional snow- Gutter cleaning and maintenance to prevent water damage- Heating system repairs or maintenancePortland-specific factors:- The mild climate helps reduce extreme weather-related maintenance issues. - Older housing stock in some areas may require more upkeep. - Strict local regulations can also sometimes increase compliance-related maintenance costsCost-saving strategies I've seen help:- Preventative maintenance programs can help reduce overall costs obviously - Some investors report success with in-house maintenance teams for larger portfolios- Energy-efficient upgrades can help reduce utility costs in the long runYour specific costs will depend on factors like the age and condition of your properties, your management style, and the specific neighborhoods you're invested in, but hope this helps!

If you have access to VA/DoD eBenefits you can get a certificate of eligibility (COE) to help you figure out how much purchase power you have left on your VA Home Benefit.

This makes the VA loan so powerful.

I currently self-manage and even clean the units, since I'm young and hungry, and it's convenient.