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17 October 2024 | 47 replies
Just reporting here that recent network (etc) anti spam rules that where slapped into effect over the last 3 mo where severe and did shut down this systems SMS but we are all back up and no blocks.Good luck to all, curt
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17 October 2024 | 4 replies
Building Values for Investment PropertyWhen buying a residential property, one important yet often overlooked task is determining how to divide the property's value between the land and the building for depreciation purposes.
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17 October 2024 | 14 replies
Just remain wary of the potential consequences of operating in an anti-landlord jurisdiction: vacancy taxes, potential vacancy control, inability to remove deadbeat tenants, etc.Coincidentally, Jesse Vasquez posted "why your MTR isn't renting" on YouTube yesterday.
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14 October 2024 | 19 replies
Avoid investing in cities with anti-business environments.Metro population >1M: Companies require significant infrastructure.
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11 October 2024 | 3 replies
Would you find value in a dedicated software tool that centralizes and automates due diligence tasks, track task progress with due dates, and add team collaboration features so you can see who’s doing what at a glance—all your projects, due dates, and task statuses in one place.
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10 October 2024 | 8 replies
What we've found (our opinion):Virtual Assistant (VA): great for task-based work, but they won't care about your company, clients, etc.Remote Team Member (RTM): COVID allowed many to work from home.
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12 October 2024 | 15 replies
If the scope wasn't necessary, then make a point to inform them they are not to handle those types of tasks in the future.
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11 October 2024 | 11 replies
By and large, MTR residents are coming to work (or for relocation due to flood, fire or wind), and they approach finding housing with their analytical brain, not the emotional one.It's also not uncommon that the person tasked with finding accomodations for the MTR resident isn't going to be staying there at all.
10 October 2024 | 0 replies
Buying a mobile home can be an intimidating task for many new investors, but it doesn’t have to be.
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11 October 2024 | 13 replies
Perform the same task in each app to ensure a fair comparison.Load a property with pictures and details.Market that property.See what your marketing looks like from the public's perspective.Submit a fake application to see how easy the process is.Run a credit/screening report on yourself.Enter a maintenance request, assign a vendor, and attach a fake invoice.Enter charges to the tenant's ledger.Enter recurring charges and automatic late fees.Sign documents electronically.Run owner reports.After testing a few apps, one should clearly stand out.