Definitely smart to start connecting with local contractors, pm's, and lenders early on—having the right team in place will make all the difference.

I am smart and know when the ship of the industry is sinking or taking on water.

If you use any of the major mailhouse services, like Yellow Letter HQ (a service I can personally vouch for), they offer a variety of templates and even provide text suggestions.A smart way to analyze this strategy is by observing people in your local market who use mailers and identifying what works or doesn’t work for them.The simplest and most effective way to test this approach is to pull a hyper-targeted list of distressed homeowners and run a small-budget mailer campaign.Hope this helps!

I remember when a close friend of mine bought his first duplex in Philly; the excitement was off the charts.Your idea to pick up the neighboring property is pretty smart, especially with that shared backyard.

In general, if you are in Philly, know Philly and take the steps to learn how to smartly invest and create a strategy, you can acquire some good opportunities.

Consulting with an estate attorney who understands real estate investment structures can help ensure that your wishes are carried out efficiently.It sounds like you’re on the right track in terms of growing your portfolio, and refinancing into a DSCR loan under your LLC could be a smart move.

smart. 

Love that you made your own underwriting calculator, that's very smart! 

Awesome board with many smart people having own suggestions and ideas to grow wealth!!

Hey, that's a great question and definitely a smart one to ask when you're diving into the details of STR (short-term rental) investments.Let me break this down from both a tax and practical standpoint based on what I’ve seen with clients in similar situations.