The listings that used digital SLR cameras also commanded a 47 percent higher asking price per square foot, according to the Redfin analysis.Check out the study here: http://www.redfin.com/research/reports/special-reports/2010/a_picture_is_worth_a_thousand_dollars_true_or_false.html#.U1gDV_ldVGw

I have used Cozy for several properties, and I would say that moving forward my process would be a combination of:Pre-screening questions before showing the property (this helps save us both time)Show the property, and then if potential tenant is interested enough in applying:Cozy Application and supplemental application (either paper or digital, if you can create one using, Google Form, TypeForm, JotForm, etc.).

I will be the 1st one to tell you I am not living off of the money I make from the cash flow on my personal rental portfolio (200+ rentals) I am living off of the money that is generated from the $50M+ in annual volume of our Sales, Property Management, Insurance, Title & Digital Media businesses.

Net earnings after expenses have been about  400k per annum (local currency).

Plus, in emerging markets like China where there currency is devaluing , people aren't staying in cash, they are buying precious metals (or US real estate).

I could dig it up, but I read somewhere today that certain states restrict what the security deposit can be used for re: pet damages if a pet fee is also assessed.

I am planning to purchase out of state. I have a buyer's agent right now that I am communicating with. Can/should I tell my buyer's agent to show me homes electronically (i.e. via Skype or phone video cam)? Do you thi...

On the structuring side, I once wrote a whitepaper about how folks tend to structure distributions and fees--I dont think its on my website anymore but if you email/message me, I can try to dig it up for you.

As a Chase customer I receive the rent as soon as they submit the transfer (as long as they are using banks in the same network like Wells Fargo, US Bank, Chase itself etc )and no fees involved. https://www.chase.com/online/digital/quickpay.html

If you need anything while you are here or have questions send me a PM I'll give you my digits.