How come you don't see the excitement you could have, of asking yourself all those questions at your desktop, if only you had some skin in the game?

I added a new software platform, got rid of all abandoned vehicles, raised rents, seal-coated and striped parking lot, took out loads and loads of trash, got the phone number working and started marketing to local community groups.

Every investor has a different game plan.  

I'm sure this was not comfortable or fun to spend this money for the fixes but the fact that you were able to find a way to do so and stay in the game is really a feat so kudos there!

It's still important for each individual to test the software platforms to see which one they prefer.

Software: Stessa for accounting, Deal Check for quick and dirty analysis of potential purchasesMarket positioning: Pet-friendly (fenced-yard, accept dogs and cats), well-designed homes, off-street parking, suburban, full cable TV package (not streaming only)Pricing: Targeting upper-middle market (not budget-conscious guests)So far, so good (since 2020)

Trying to stay ahead of the game and be proactive. 

Buy close to Notre Dame and the nicer areas for game days, graduations, and families visiting. 

But the cost to play that game is higher than the likes of Eugene or Roseburg or Salem.

Property Llama has a software that looks at how your current portfolio is preforming.