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9 July 2022 | 71 replies
I definitely pre-screen electronically or via phone before showing the place.
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6 November 2023 | 16 replies
Also, keep in mind that most CPAs do their work electronically now.
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7 February 2021 | 41 replies
.- In regards to privacy I think we'll all be ok, Apple is taking away facebooks ability to acquire data from mobile devices.
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10 April 2023 | 10 replies
If the software is not simplifying your life or making you more accurate, you shouldn't use it.Software does have extremely helpful features like online payments, marketing syndication (click a button and your property is advertised on multiple sites), electronic document review/signing, maintenance tracking, and owner reports.
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17 May 2023 | 47 replies
If the software is not simplifying your life or making you more accurate, you shouldn't use it.Software does have extremely helpful features like online payments, marketing syndication (click a button and your property is advertised on multiple sites), electronic document review/signing, maintenance tracking, and owner reports.
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28 June 2023 | 9 replies
If the software is not simplifying your life or making you more accurate, you shouldn't use it.Software does have extremely helpful features like online payments, marketing syndication (click a button and your property is advertised on multiple sites), electronic document review/signing, maintenance tracking, and owner reports.
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13 July 2023 | 9 replies
I like your open house idea if you're getting a lot of people regularly asking to see the house, but if not, you're right that it may be a waste of time.The simple solution would be to get an electronic lock box or key pad door lock that will allow you to change the code after every use.
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25 July 2023 | 5 replies
@Oren Pfeffermann, my personal view on washers and dryers in rentals is as utilitarian devices so I buy basic model used appliances often from a used appliance store.
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25 July 2023 | 9 replies
Also you could get an electronic lock and make a code for your contractor/handyman, that's what I have done when I was out of state and it worked out fine.
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2 August 2023 | 45 replies
If it plugs in to an outlet you can use a kill a watt type device online to show power used.