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6 June 2024 | 3 replies
Of the tasks that you listed, only #1 count toward REPS hours for a rental property investor.
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7 June 2024 | 11 replies
Remember that effective mail campaigns require multiple touches, and it's important to continue skip tracing to reach absentee owners who may not receive standard mail.If cold calling isn't your preference, consider hiring a virtual assistant (VA) to manage this task for you.
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6 June 2024 | 3 replies
And, our governor just signed some major anti-squatting legislation.
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5 June 2024 | 3 replies
.- Continual market analysis to keep your prices neither too high or too low- For software, you'll need a PMS, some system for tracking operations tasks (we use Breezeway), communications tools for internal and external (we use Slack and OpenPhone, respectively)- The decision to self manage or outsource is a very personal one.
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5 June 2024 | 14 replies
I'd delegate cold calling tasks for VAs and concentrate solely on engaging with warm leads.
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5 June 2024 | 8 replies
You will need resources in place to service the property, especially for tasks that need immediate attention.
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5 June 2024 | 10 replies
How many owners making $150k+ at their day jobs (which is about $75/hour) are doing PM tasks they could outsource for under $50/hour?
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4 June 2024 | 28 replies
Quote from @Jacky Johnson: Set up some anti-barking devices: https://www.amazon.com/coprisin-Control-Devices-Deterrent-Ef...I bought these for my dogs.
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4 June 2024 | 5 replies
Break down the rehab into smaller tasks (e.g., plumbing, electrical, roofing) and try and estimate the costs for each.
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4 June 2024 | 42 replies
What was presented as “easy” turned out to be a near-impossible task, highlighting a glaring gap between the company’s claims and reality.In an effort to address my concerns, I initiated a dispute with my bank, hoping to navigate this unfortunate situation.