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I want to stay caught up on important news so I can keep track of what's happening in the market, know if any important FED changes have been passed, any political changes or laws are passed, etc. but I am unsure if t...
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Hi community!We have single family rental properties in Rockford, IL and have been using Evolve as our PM partner. Please avoid using Evolve at all costs, they are horrendous at best. So, now looking for a new platfor...
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Hello,
I am new to the real estate world and about to rent out our SFH. I was wondering how you guys collect your rent? I was thinking of setting up Zelle and/or Venmo but not sure if that's a good idea. Are there an...
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Having the right people on your team can propel your business to the next level. What is the best way to find those ideal employees? One of our Members, Waylon Lewis, works for Indeed.com and gave us the inside detail...
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We currently have a direct booking site sunset-mtn.com but I want to expand the site so that I can add more pictures, do some blogging, add a subscribe page etc. I have a very technical background but haven't had a n...
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Hey STR Fam, Do any of you leverage Hostaway or OwnerRez? I am searching for the best channel mgt app that supports airbnb, booking.com, direct book (on my site), and VRBO. Critical features for me: calendar mgt, mana...
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As an attorney I wrote a synopsis of a bill that is being considered by the state assembly this session making AirBnB rentals legal across the whole state. As RE investors, I thought it would be relevant. Contact your...
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Would any of you all be willing to share what systems you have in place to accept and market your direct bookings?I understand you need a Property Management Software (PMS) that can link to your direct booking website...
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I am looking for SFH/MFH and want to start slow, how much should I budget? I am looking to gain experience and start my journey but don't want to get burned. Looking in the area, the properties on MLS need some rehab ...
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G'Day BP Fam,We have been buying between 5-10 properties per month in Toledo for 10+ years now.Lot's of those acquisitions come from direct mail through Yellow Letters Complete.It's a fairly automated platform where w...