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9 June 2024 | 4 replies
Hello,I'm currently self managing close to 10 units and have been using Avail to automate things as much as possible.
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10 June 2024 | 25 replies
Could you share more information, such as , did you buy it close to where you live, what softwares are you using to automate, are you self managing or have a PM in place for maintenance and bookings and also communicating with guests?
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9 June 2024 | 14 replies
I've recently started using Intellirent.com for screening, as it further automates the reference checks (only works perfectly if the employers and former landlords respond), but it includes an authorization form (electronically signed by the applicant) that you can download.
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8 June 2024 | 9 replies
The problem is these are automated values that don't factor things in like views, condition, or even if one block of homes sells for more or less than another.
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7 June 2024 | 15 replies
I would skip this for sure.Agreed, it's not legal or proper to give out the names or phone numbers of your borrowers without their permission.There's absolutely nothing inappropriate or unseemly about offering up borrowers willing to share their lender experiences with another potential borrower.The private lending landscape is littered with scammers and bad actors.
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6 June 2024 | 13 replies
He said once you spray it on the floor to put kitty little on top and walk all over it crushing the kitty litter into finer particles.
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4 June 2024 | 2 replies
I'm curious about your thoughts on using AI to fully automate maintenance requests, including renter requests, troubleshooting, and appointment scheduling, while providing personalized communication to residents.Would you consider trying such a solution?
6 June 2024 | 3 replies
The applicant had this RE agent fill out my automated application on the web and did a terrible job of it leaving it amazingly incomplete with a bunch of "N/As" just to try and rush this applicant through.I waited for 48 hours and reposted.
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7 June 2024 | 14 replies
Realtor: Michael Fowler, Compass Twitter: @202realtorI learned a ton from Richard Fertig's "Short-Term Rental Secrets" Youtube channel, Sean Rakidzich's "Airbnb Automated" Youtube channel, and Jasper Ribbers' "Get Paid For Your Pad" Podcast
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5 June 2024 | 3 replies
Things I've got down to minimal effort or fully automated: * Rent, security deposit, and fee collection* Basic accounting and tax packet creation* Listing vacancies* Lease signing* Applications, credit, and background checksThings I'm still dealing with directly ad-hoc or don't have a well defined process or solution in place for:* Requests and communication with tenants* Finding and coordinating service providers for maintenance and repair work* Scheduling showings and getting prospective tenants to make their appointments* Tenant turnover for move in and out* Keeping up with legal changes and lease template updates* Setting rent amounts* Lease enforcement - tenants are responsible for things like yardwork, routinely get letters from the city about weeds / tall grass, etc.Questions for the group:* What am I missing if I were to make out a checklist of an "automated property"?