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5 March 2024 | 10 replies
We’ve automated the process and eliminated the back and forth negotiation by sending a simple renewal letter 60-90 days before the renewal term.
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5 March 2024 | 9 replies
Aim for 15% of purchase price in yearly revenue6) if you don't purchase turn-key, come up with a furnishing plan7) get pro-photos, find a good cleaner, either via Turno or preferably by talking to locals8) a lot of youtube videos will overcomplicate the start (launch of 5 platforms, build a direct booking site, get the worlds best smart lock, automate all sorts of messages, connect to dynamic pricing, etc.)
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6 March 2024 | 35 replies
Through my cleaners, pms (Lodgify) and 3rd party apps (schalge home lock, ring doorbell, google home, turno, jervis), 95% of the property management is automated and i spend less than 1hr per week on property related tasks.
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4 March 2024 | 46 replies
First $1,600 for origination fees, then $3,200 for MIP (Mortgage Insurance Premium), then $1,600 for mortgage security instrument, then he sent me an approved wire transfer from some fake Chase bank with the loan amount to be wire transferred to my account.
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8 March 2024 | 121 replies
4) AI and automation - All expanding recently, and nobody knows to what extent they will affect employment.
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4 March 2024 | 71 replies
It’s not considered a good long-term debt instrument like you may have been taught, so without the equity there and ability to resell the property in the near future for a profit, there’s really no point in doing subto.
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1 March 2024 | 28 replies
It is potentially possible that a scenario would not get automated approval through Fannie's automated system call Desktop Underwriter (DU/DO) at 75% but would at 70% but again if that was the case it should be explained that way.
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29 February 2024 | 8 replies
We have processes in place to free up alot of my time and automate so while I won't be stepping away completely I'll have time to pursue other things.
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28 February 2024 | 9 replies
I will likely lean towards automation, though.
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28 February 2024 | 0 replies
On the other hand, REITs and real estate notes require very little time commitment, as they involve investing in a company or debt instrument.