If it furthers our goal of a couple acres and a home in Texas in 8-11 years without being a slave to the system, I’m all ears. 

Asa result, we are seeking alternative methods for acquiring off-marketproperties.While we havedeveloped a robust system for identifying and pre-qualifying potential landparcels, one of the major hurdles we face is reaching the property owners.

Since you’re planning a mix of long-term and short-term rentals, keeping detailed records and setting up a solid system for managing finances early on will be key.

It’s online only but purpose built for business owners and they have automation for those applying the Profit First cash management system.

Systems don't work if there are any exceptions.

Since merging my company with Southern Impression homes 2 years ago, we have made a lot of strides in growing our PM department and client systems.

Your first location will help you set your systems up. 

The real work is locating these properties and I've learned the best way to do this is to work in towns/areas that have online GIS systems that map; topography, wetlands, soils, etc. and assessors data available for download either from local sources or listsource.com.  

Once the interior was stripped and the infrastructure tested, I brought in commercial contractors to handle critical systems like plumbing, electrical, roofing, and HVAC installation.The house, built in the early 1900s, was originally a coal-burning residence.

Location & expertise in manufacture rehab How did you find this deal and how did you negotiate it?