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There are several methods of screening applications at scale and avoiding the time-wasters. One of them is charging an application fee. While this can serve to filter out some non-serious applicants, it can also pre...
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At my local REI meeting last night, a fellow landlord informed me all their tenants pay cash, and its illegal to not accept cash as a form of payment. Is this true? If stated in the lease, how you want to be paid, can...
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I'm thinking about getting quickbooks to track income and expenses for my rental and future flips. Is QB the way to go or is there a better option?
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What apps do you use to help streamline your landlord experience?I'm curious about everything from maintenance apps, to bookkeeping/receipt/expense tracking, to lease management, etc.For example, I currently use Stess...
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Just getting started, anyone find it beneficial to have a separate phone for business or too complicated/unnecessary expense?
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Has anyone tried Joe's MaCall's Podio? Does it come with automation sequence? Is there a monthly fee? Joe McCall and Dan Schwarts also have a joint Podio automation pack for $1,297. It comes with 30-day free trial the...
Tracking your net worth as a real estate investor can help you make informed financial decisions. It will help you clearly understand your current financial position to see if you are reaching your goals. It can also ...
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Thinking of changing all my communications over to an APP ( wire or telegram ) I want to be engaged but also more organized and more professional ... Advice and opinions are needed! NO SPAM/NO HATE. Discussions and po...
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Apologies if this was asked previously, didn't see anything lately on the forums. I'm planning on closing on my 1st MF property by the end of the year. Is it worth having tenants use a 3rd party service/app for collec...
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Had anyone every used https://www.spendingalert.com?Please tell me your thought about it.