Two common complaints among those who have these custodial accounts are:The fee schedules are fairly comprehensive and fees add up quickly for higher value accounts or those with transaction-heavy real estate investments.It is inconvenient to have to make requests to the custodian when a transaction needs to be processed and the wait times can negatively affect the acquisition or management of investments.Adding an LLC to the self-directed IRA is a popular strategy to alleviate both complaints.

In my research it appears that the Dallas area may be for popular and prices are a bit higher but the rents appear to be average. 

Currently, I'm mixing in:- Market Updates- Equity Checkups (Annual)- "I thought about you" texts- Popular "around town" things to do updates- Phone CallsI haven't gotten into the "mailers" thing as of yet, but I'm likely going to do those for a couple of holidays or if I hear someone is sick, pregnant, etc. 

As a side note, we have about $900K of equity in our primary home which is in a very popular CO ski town (we are already short terming it when we travel).

Hi Thomas, I don't have exact numbers for you but in the winter the Lakes Region is still popular being in close proximity to the mountains for skiing/snowboarding.

@Jeremy SharpThe whole subject to method of buying property got popularized in the late 1970s when interest rates reached double digits, eventually going to mortgage rates of 18%.

If you're familiar with the Bay Area RE market, you'll know that rent control is a popular thing in the area.

Conveniently located within 15 minutes of all popular areas.

We have a new, intensive, in-person event that is based off our popular online Real Estate Rookie Bootcamp!

Use social media - facebook, nextdoor, and instagram are some popular ones that seem to yield good results for many agents.Get involved in your neighborhood or community - neighborhood associations or interest groups or volunteer with community organizations.