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Byron K. What tools do you use to increase Efficiency?
26 January 2013 | 9 replies
Maybe Dropbox type integration like Glenn proposed?
Liz Faircloth Suggestions for CRM for relationship management?
6 May 2021 | 8 replies
Mailchimp integration might be available with Zapier.
Kevin Crowell Any advice on finding out of state/ country investors for turnkey
11 December 2016 | 1 reply
Most of the turn key outfits that rep... turn key companies.. ( and there is a bunch here on BP) want to line up with companies that are fully vertically integrated..
William George spear Renting to non citizens
13 April 2018 | 77 replies
As long as the owner asks for SSNs from all applicants (and why wouldn't they, building systems and process is the way to grow and streamline your business and an integral part to screening application), denying someone tenancy based on the fact that they do not have a SSN is not discrimination.
Steven Libman Creating Change Through Impact Investing
14 April 2023 | 0 replies
Core values, such as integrity and grit, are essential when investing.Steven emphasizes the importance of core values in a family-owned and operated business.
James Smyth The case for solar on a rental property
31 January 2021 | 28 replies
If the roof is replaced as the "structural support" for the solar it is considered for the 26% tax credit.Utility cost: 22c/kwh Annual electric usage: 12,000 kwh/yrAnnual electric cost: $2,640Available Incentives: NYS Discount, 25% up to $5k Federal of 26% with no limitDepreciation (once placed in service): 89% of the solar cost at a 24% federal rate and 6.57% state tax rateInstall solar panels and new roof: 25 year warranty workmanship and materials across the entire roof and solar assemblyCost of replacement roof: $8,600 - 12,400; going with the cheapest reputable roofer at $10,300Cost of solar system: $27,000 - $32,000; the cheapest quote has been in business the longest and has the best warranty go with $27,000Cost of system: $10,300 + 27,000 = $37,300Annual solar power production estimate: 12,179 kwh/yr; offsets the entire estimated usageAnnual solar production cost: 12,179 * 22c = $2,679.38/yr -or- $223.28/moCost after incentives: $37,300 - $5,000 - $9,698 = $22,602Finance option: Use NYS low-interest loan @ 3.5%; 0% bridge loan for incentives, ($22,602 @ 3.5% for 180 months) $161.56/moTax benefits of depreciation once place in-service: $7,342 over six years, $6,083 recovered in year 1Install Tesla Solar Roof; integrated solar roof with 25 year warranty across the entire roof assembly, 15 years on the inverterCost of Tesla Solar Roof: $31,635Annual solar power production estimate: 10,480 kwh/yr; offsets the 87% of the estimated usageAnnual solar production cost: 10,480 * 22c = $2,305/yr -or- $192.12/moCost after incentives: $31,635 - $5,000 - $8,225 = $18,410Finance option: Use NYS low-interest loan @ 3.5%; 0% bridge loan for incentives, ($22,602 @ 3.5% for 180 months) $131.61/moTax benefits of depreciation once place in-service: $8,603 over six years, $7,127 recovered in year 1Summary of the effective cost of the solar:Effective cost of solar system = Total installed cost of solar and roof - incentives - cost of new roof (required regardless of solar install) - tax savingsEffective cost of traditional solar = $37,300 - ($5,000 + $9,698) - $10,300 - $7,342 = $4,960Effective cost of Tesla Solar Roof = $31,635 - ($5000 + $8,225) - $10,300 - $8,603 = -$493 (say what!?
Michael Lohin Podio for CRM?
10 January 2020 | 31 replies
I also like how it can integrate with Zapier to capture leads from social media, web forms, email, etc.  
Olga Levin Software that combines property management, CRM and shared tasks
6 March 2019 | 5 replies
Hello BP community,I am looking for a software that could be used to combine property management, CRM and ability to share tasks with multiple users, as well as integration with accounting software like quickbooks.
Jeff Wells CONTRACTOR PUT A B.S. LIEN ON OUR PROPERTY, NEED ADVICE.
29 October 2019 | 32 replies
It's the integrity of the contractor.
Karen Margrave WEBSITE DESIGN - INPUT NEEDED
25 February 2016 | 22 replies
I had the sites with Vistaprint, because it was easy and it integrated a blog, email marketing and the website.