Stanley Bronstein
Liability For Wrongfully Towing Vehicle
I got an interesting phone call from an elderly client yesterday. 87 year old woman who regularly goes to the hairdresser every 2 weeks.Hairdresser is located in a shopping center that's next door to a Mercedes dealer...
Shannon McLeod
Water Shut Off List: Does It Exist in Des Moines?
I'm a wholesaler here in DM and I tried to call the water company to get a list of properties that have their water shut off. I was told flat out they do not carry that information, but I'm skeptical and don't quite b...
Jacob Klein
HVAC and Real Estate
We own an HVAC business. But my wife and I have started studying for our real estate exam. We have the HVAC business streamlined very well and have a lot of time on our hands most of the year. And I would like to get ...
Rafael Ortiz
Self Storage: late fees vs automation
Hey guys,I am looking for advice regarding payment automatization vs old school checks. Here is the story.I recently acquired a small storage facility (34 units) in Carson, WA (40 mins from Portland). It has been work...
Mike A.
Taking over a self storage business
We're moving into Self Storage. We just took over a around 300 unit self storage unit outside of New Haven, CT. Keeping the same team, but installing a general manager to oversee the operation. Brings in around 30k...
Kevin O'Brien
Database or CRM Software
Anyone know where I can find a good MS Access Database or CRM software geared towards real estate investors? We need a much more efficient solution to track prospects/contacts, properties, sales, deals, etc. I don't...
Mark Gruetzmacher
Quickbooks Question
Hey everyone, I just bought QB and I am trying to get it set up for some properties. Also at the same time I would like to use it for the renters as well. Can it all be in one company file. Searching online I see s...
Drew Joseph
First Self Storage Investment
Hi everyone,I am hoping to use this as a deal diary for our first storage shed investment. In June of this year (2019) my dad and I purchased our first self storage facility in Gainesville Georgia. We've owned a few r...
Joel Katsma
Alternative to MySmartMove?
I am a newer landlord, managing 6 properties. I have used mysmartmove in the past for tenant screening, however I have had enough of their terrible customer service. Horrible experience the last two tenants that trie...
Henry Clark
Self Storage- Lockout equipment
My wife retired and has made some changes. Great having a second set of eyes looking over everything from a fresh perspective. Went to the Las Vegas Storage show and just recently the Iowa show. Always getting good...