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Chris Lo Platforms for landlords
7 January 2025 | 3 replies
They can't assess all the subjective data like overall layout, view from the living room window, the dogs next door that bark all day, the width of doorways, size of individual rooms, quality of kitchen cabinets and appliances, etc.The best thing to do is study your market regularly.
Lorraine Hadden Is online shopping causing the death of Malls - What does that say for Commercial RE?
5 January 2025 | 17 replies
Given it's location not far from the ports of Richmond and Oakland, and that the Chevron oil refinery is nearby as well, some of that is likely be driving the highest and best use assessment. chris in the deep south they turn the anchor store into a big church..  
Justin R. Who has moved from QBO to Rentastic (or other RE based software)
27 January 2025 | 17 replies
I know how to use the basic features of QBO, as I do my own expense tracking, but my Bookkeeper is needed for the more complex entries (Loans, capital balances, reconciliation, data entry from PM monthly statements.)I spend almost 8k per year in QBO and Bookkeeping costs (Not including my accountant or tax prep.)
Desiree Board Advice for a new long term rental investor
3 February 2025 | 27 replies
Get a good cap rate basically covers your financing and ideally 20% more for maintanance, prop management fees.
Ricardo Navarro Flip in CLE
15 January 2025 | 9 replies
it was an interesting process but basically, the novation allowed us to get the deal done without having to involve the banks. this was a huge motivation. that way I save on having to close twice. 
Ryan Vienneau Buildium users - how do you handle credit card tracking???
14 January 2025 | 8 replies
I'm tempted to do what many have said which is to just use a debit card, but I get 2% back on a CC, which is not insignificant when managing dozens of vendors, and I really hate to change a process that's working because the software I chose is lacking a basic feature.  
Arron Barnes Anyone using RentRedi for rental payments? Good or bad?
19 January 2025 | 17 replies
Basically does it all and the customer service and response time on the in app or online chat is insanely fast. 
Tiffany Palaskas Sell or keep income producing duplex
1 February 2025 | 51 replies
I'm in Oregon which basically whips people for being landlords but 99% of your problems are solved by getting good tenants so screen, screen, screen. 
Bruce D. Kowal The Side-Hustle Timeline: How to Build Your RE Business While Working 9-5
16 January 2025 | 1 reply
Assuming:40 hours: W2 job56 hours: Sleep21 hours: Basic daily tasks= 51 hours potential REI time💡 Pro Tip: It's not about finding time; it's about allocating the time you have strategically.🎯 Your 6-Month Timeline:Month 1: Foundation (5-7 hours/week)Morning routine: 1 hour daily market researchEvening routine: Deal analysis practiceWeekend: BP forums & networkingKey Goal: Analyze 10 deals on paperMonth 2: Education (8-10 hours/week)Complete 1 RE courseJoin 2 local REI groupsSchedule lunch breaks with agentsKey Goal: Build your initial power team listMonth 3: Systems (10-12 hours/week)Set up deal tracking systemCreate document templatesEstablish banking relationshipsKey Goal: Ready to make offersMonth 4: Lead Generation (12-15 hours/week)Drive neighborhoods after workWeekend open housesSetup automated MLS alertsKey Goal: Generate first 5 qualified leadsNow, the Owners and Brokers you deal with may not enjoy this, but you can certainly "practice" making offers.  
Account Closed L.A. Wildfires and Their Tax Implications for Affected Residents
9 January 2025 | 0 replies
As firefighters persist in battling the blazes, many residents are left assessing their financial and emotional losses.