@Henry Perez  Things like websites, bios and marketing materials help on credibility as well as your LinkedIn and Facebook profiles. 

See how their new and improved system is working without Oceanpointe. 

I manage my own properties as do my clients; with the electronic resources for screening, rent collection, more - the ROI is greatly improved and you retain control of the property.Hope this helps.

The loan does need to be secured by the property being improved if we are talking about a personal residence and personal itemized deductions on Schedule A.

A lot of investors find that expenses like repairs, vacancies, and capital improvements can eat into their margins, especially early on.

What I do see is that a strong screening process improves your chances of getting a responsible resident. 

Improvements on property you own do not qualify.2.

Hey @Bailey Rentz, I'll say that we use QuickBooks Online exclusively for all of our Clients and they are constantly working to improve the bank feed feature and specifically the connections.

Basic staging with an agent usually means they give you insight into how you should:Declutter and depersonalize by removing photos and personal itemsArrange your furniture to improve the room’s flow and make it feel biggerAdd plants, move art, or re-arrange other accessoriesFull-service staging is another option if your house needs more hands-on attention.

You also have to be super detail-oriented, focused on continuous improvement regarding the property and guest experience, very in-touch with what it's like to be a guest at the property (and a cleaner of it as well), and focused on technological tools and opportunities.