I wish the reply process was easier on this thing, more fluid like on social media platforms but oh well.

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If I don’t hear from you in the next 10 minutes, I will assume you aren’t attending and I will move on to my next appointment.Using this system as dramatically reduced any wasted time I used to endure as part of the showing process as well as giving me data about their timeliness/responsiveness/respect for others' time.At the showing, I collect their completed application (sent via PDF prior or filled out on premises), scan their photo ID and last 2 pay stubs.Then, I do some digging around online (social media, court records, Google) and if it looks like they are representing themselves to me accurately, I contact them to set up a "contract to hold" meeting - usually the day after the showing since qualified applicants need to be "closed" ASAP.

The tenants are really unhappy about that, especially the ones that have lived there for many years, and especially one that I have living on social security ("fixed income").  

Of course not.And stay away from Social Media, except for business purposes.

Generate leads through social media - create a page that speaks your business.

Some basic things I do: - I'm all over their social media, personal and business (if they have it).

Go to Social Media and see what people are saying, it is important to know what you are getting into as well as how you can make improvements.  

You can also do webinars, social media and more.

I don't add in social security when I'm 70 -- that's icing on the cake and outside my planning parameters.The beauty of real estate and my attraction to it as a 'late comer' after running my own business and trying the 'retirement side gig' for a while is precisely what you suggest -- what if a RE portfolio would net that $33k in beer money instead?