This also isn't exclusive to real estate....https://www.pwc.com/us/en/cfodirect/publications/in-the-loop/wire-transfer-fraud-scams-executives.html

In regards to their website... seems rather fresh for a established company...Updated Date: 2017-03-12Created Date: 2017-03-12Registrar Expiration Date: 2018-03-12https://whois.icann.org/en/lookup?

@Fabian PerazaNot a fan of self-locking door sets for two reasons: the first, as you mentioned, tenants tend to lock themselves out more frequently; the second is they are generally an inferior quality lock (grade 3 ... maybe) not suitable for en external entrance.With deadbolts and dead latches, you have the option of using electronic locks that will either delay the latch/lock when someone exits (accommodating the ohnosecond ) or enables you to unlock the door remotely (after confirming the tenants identity).

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'I don't like the color of my kitchen cabinets so I will replace them' kind of stuff.We as investors expand and change living spaces by removing walls or changing that weird 4th bedroom into a master closet and en-suite. 

Four or more bedrooms, nearly as many full baths, multiple en suites, and amenities such as a pool, and TVs in the rooms, a work space and good chair, etc. tend to attract the widest variety and volume of STR clientele.

Once your needs get more complex (i.e. your business is generating the revenue to fund investments in software) you can consider contracting a Podio specialist to build out the automations and more complex functionality you need to scale even further.If you want to DIY for now, Podio offers some really good "getting started" videos: https://help.podio.com/hc/en-us/categories/2000956...Having built dozens of Podio systems for a variety of companies (including investor relations CRMs), I can attest that your investment in Podio (whether in your time, or hiring someone) will be well-spent.Good luck!

I feel I need to know exactly what should be expected in terms of effort and schedule in order to be comfortable handing over to contractors in the future]There's a possibility to make a living space in the lower level into a 4th bedroom with en suite as there is appropriate egress, so I'm going to build in a closet and add a door to allow this space to be used in a flexible manner.

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