I know agents can be a goldmine for finding properties before they hit the market, but I’m curious about the best ways to approach this.For fellow investors:Have you successfully partnered with agents to source off-market properties?

One approach that I have not seen included in the discussion is as you are still in the planning phase, you could change your approach and the facts to make it more favorable for your strategy.

Although I agree with @Nathan Gesner in part, I think he is off base in categorizing a relationship based approach to landlording as "amateur".

I started with the Simple Start plan, but as I learn more about the software, I realize that to effectively classify income and expenses per unit, I need to use Classes and Locations, which are only available on the higher-tier plans.I’ve seen suggestions to use units as customers as a workaround, but I’m curious if anyone else has tried this approach or has recommendations for managing multiple units in QuickBooks with the Simple Start plan.Looking forward to your feedback!

Interesting approach, how would multiple refi affect my credit score?

I don't believe my modded system at home is user-friendly enough for randos at an STR.

I believe there are a few unconventional approaches that work best for OOS investors looking to perform BRRRR in Mid- to lower income communities.  1.

Financing Options: With 20K, how should I approach financing?

This approach could be the fastest and most cost-effective way to regain possession of the property and prepare it for new tenants.4o

It takes the pressure off as deadlines approach and gives you room to solve unexpected issues.