Those on the lower end of the income scale are more affected by inflation, and companies like dollar stores that cater to them have had a harder time growing sales. 

I’ve never opened a mail drop store, so I can’t speak to that, but I’ve noticed that a lot of investors are turning to pad splits as an alternative strategy.

The store sales are very strong may sound like positive but not until you answer the following questions:When was the store built?

That said, many landlords, especially those starting out, struggle with scattered communication, tracking/automating rent collection, and organization.

Being healthy is also important to us, so the more organic stuff we can get the better too.

Really reaching out today to see if anyone has a good recommended software they use for material list organization & construction management softwares.

It's very easy to stay organized this way.

We’re currently using it for multi-family properties in a few core markets.While redIQ is a much more sophisticated tool that focuses on properties with over 50 units, our system is perfect for properties up to 50 units, providing an efficient solution for managing lead intake and financial analysis without the complexity of larger systems.Here’s how it works:Lead Intake & Processing: Automatically processes broker emails and key documents (OMs, Rent Rolls, T12s, etc.).Quick Review: Evaluates leads based on key metrics like IRR, price per unit, and more.Detailed Analysis: Extracts data from documents, evaluates financials, and identifies additional income sources.Market Research Integration: Automates checks on flood zones, demographics, school quality, etc.Deal Tracking: Uses Google Sheets to visually organize lead data—while not a full database system, it provides a simple and efficient way to store and track deals without the need for a full-fledged database like MongoDB.Financial Analysis: Built-in underwriting and financial modeling with automated reports.In addition to ZCG, I also own a portfolio of properties.

That’s how I found a bookkeeper that came in at month’s end for a few hours when I owned some computer stores. 

I work with several clients that have tremendous relationships with social service organizations, particularly in the Midwest.