Direct mail to this address for 8 months.

VRBO bookings have been down Airbnb bookings have been up, but it has its own problems like siding with a guest who trashed my house with unauthorized party , truly if I had the time I would try to get off these platforms and go direct to customer, easier said than done. 

Professional PMs use specialized tools to verify income directly with a tenant’s bank or payroll service, ensuring legitimacy.

It also allows the manager to work directly with the insurance company to resolve issues efficiently.In Texas, this is part of the standard Texas Board of Realtors Property Management Agreement and is considered an industry best practice.

To pay my contractors and employees I collect their bank information and can send an ACH directly to their bank account. 

To avoid scammers and fraudulent paystubs, I contact the applicants place of employment directly to verify that the paystubs are accurate, the company is legitimate, and the duration of the applicants employment.Why do you need TWO YTD paystubs?

It’s a great way to grow faster.HELOC or Equity Tapping: If you have equity in another property, using a HELOC or cash-out refinance could help cover the down payment without affecting your DTI as much.Seller Financing or Creative Deals: Look for sellers willing to finance directly, which bypasses traditional mortgage qualification hurdles.Scaling quickly often involves combining strategies—play around with what works best for your goals.

I prefer public comments here before you send a direct message, though. 

The key is to interview your PM and make sure whoever your direct PM will be is on-point. 

Our biggest problem is getting her out so we can do a proper rehab 60 days of dead dime waiting for her to vacate is not Ideal obviously.