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27 September 2024 | 1 reply
An existing kitchen layout might work well for adding a dishwsher or microwave hood for example allowing it to be made functionally modern without a major rehab.
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30 September 2024 | 46 replies
A big part of guest experience is design and functionality of the home.
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29 September 2024 | 13 replies
But in spite of the handful of drawbacks, the software is so good at its core functionality - bookkeeping and accounting for real estate - that there's simply no reason to use anything else.
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27 September 2024 | 8 replies
Another route would be a home equity loan, which functions like a second mortgage, providing you with a lump sum at a fixed rate and payments.Each option depends on your goals and the terms offered, so it's important to evaluate which fits your situation best.
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27 September 2024 | 15 replies
Once you have a shortlist, sign up for an account with each one and test them extensively to see how they function.
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27 September 2024 | 10 replies
Once you have a short list, get an account with each one and run them through the wringer to see how they really function.
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25 September 2024 | 3 replies
The platform is heavily supported by AI, offering insights that go beyond tenant retention, including tenant health scores, engagement analytics, maintenance efficiency, payment patterns, and property performance comparisons.RentKeep integrates with property management systems like Buildium and AppFolio, functioning as parallel software to help property managers truly understand the data behind their properties.
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26 September 2024 | 9 replies
You’ll see the same names pop up to answer complicated questions though I don’t know how hard it would be to hire them for just this function.
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25 September 2024 | 6 replies
When starting out, I think you should at least be able to get to your property several times within the first couple of years to en reasonable amousure everything is set up and functioning properly.
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24 September 2024 | 0 replies
Oh and by the way, yes I tried the manual function where you put in all of the acct and routing #s yourself through the system.