Spec homes are much easier, quicker and more profitable as what you are contemplating is basically a custom build process.All that being said there are some really successful strategies you can employ to ramp up the process and accomplish your goals. 

You can get customized search results emailed to you when you go on most brokerage’s sites, they’ll give you the option to save your search and get emails when there are properties that fit your parameters.  

I have found an overwhelmingly more active response when I text new deals to my customers vs just emailing them.

., You probably need some kind of Help Desk Software:"Help desk software is designed to provide a customer with information and support regarding a company’s products or services.

They provided great customer service and did an excellent job removing 3 large oak trees from my property.

If this is a more affluent clientele, I would see if you could get them to do auto-deposit from their checking accounts.The key to collections is to find the right fit with your customers so they pay on-time with anything but cash.

However the name didn't mean anything to IT, so it was a constant sell to new customers about who we were and what we did.

April, A lot of these education programs/clubs are not necessarily "scams" per se, they're simply a smarter way for those people to do business and market to customers.

my brother/partner is a real estate broker in a small market where he can rarely find an open self-storage unit for customers that are moving to the area.Here are the numbers:Seller proposed sale price of $225,000.00 ...almost new building.20 - 10x20' units with average $75/mo.4 - 15x40' units at $250/mo.Gross Rental Income of $2,500/mo.....$30k/yearProperty taxes ~ $3,000/yearInsurance ~ $1500/year2% for maintenance?

I would look for real estate joint venture agreements online that meet with the kinds of basic terms you are looking for and then get a local lawyer to help you customize the document to your particular needs.