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5 June 2024 | 6 replies
There’s BatchleadsBatchDrivenBatchdialerBatch skip tracingWhy are there so many and why isn’t it incorporated into one, maybe two platforms?
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5 June 2024 | 21 replies
I like that they say they offer “all in one”, skip trace, text blasts and pulling lists
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5 June 2024 | 5 replies
I like the interface of Batch a lot.The only problem I’ve been having with it and Propstream as well is sometimes the skip tracing isn’t entirely accurate always.
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7 June 2024 | 24 replies
Before taking the dive though listen to a great apartment course/video/cd (if they still have those) 10 times. please don't skip this step!
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6 June 2024 | 4 replies
POINT BEING: Shady contractors hate that as they are seeking quick money fast ("ROBBING property owners") and even skipping out of town. 8th - ALSO, HIRE YOURSELF AN EXPERIENCED C.P.A. and an EXPERIENCED FINANCIAL ADVISOR!
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6 June 2024 | 4 replies
I personally would pay to skip the line and condense time.
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6 June 2024 | 39 replies
Little by little… so as someone who knows nothing really about this business.. how does one go ( consumer) to find direct bookings and skip VRBO and airbnb..
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4 June 2024 | 6 replies
All that said...if you're not confident you can get at least 1.5x your LT rents as an MTR, I think I might go with long term but skip the management company and DIY.
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2 June 2024 | 5 replies
Have you use DealMachine with skip tracing in it now?
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3 June 2024 | 62 replies
I spoke to a guy last night the guys down payment and monthly and a womans just in January was way different good way . one part I found interesting on top of all the systems etc was that they cover earnest money deposits too..others more costly , no monthly payments , skip trace system they will cover closing costs ,inspections etc but not earnest money..I get tons of good deals from wholesalers plus other methods ..that was huge to me..I didn't see earnest money in agreement though .