Tech and Computer Reccomedations

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I’m starting my real estate joirney and am looking for the best tools both hardware and software. Do you like to use a desktop, laptop, iPad? What are your favorite software tools / tech? Do you use cloud based tools or tools loaded into your device?

[Jim Pellerin]

First of all, I would say, don't get distracted looking for technology to help you. I did my first deal with my phone and a coffee shop. Don't spend a lot of time setting up a massive website. You only really need tools as you scale. 

And then it depends on what strategy you are pursuing. For example, you don't need a property management system if you are doing fix and flips. 

After 25 years in the business, here's what I use:

1. Laptop - nothing fancy

2. Cell phone - need to be able to create good videos

3. Websites - onCarrot, 1 site for each type of customer (investor, buyer, seller, tenant)

4. CRM - free Hubspot

5. Lead generation and ads - Facebook

6. Landing Pages - Builderall, 1 page per ad.

7. Autoresponder - Builderall, 1 funnel/campaign per promotion

8. Presentations - PowerPoint or Google works

9. Property Management - Buildium

10. Online As sites - Crsugslist, FSBO sites

11. Email - Gmail professional with Google Docs