All Forum Posts by: Ashley Kehr

Hi Desiah! Welcome to the BiggerPocket's community! If you are looking to start with development I would check out these resources: 

https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-319

https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/44

https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/why-investors-should-be-f...

I actually just switched my properties to TurboTenant and am looking forward to this feature. I have used a similar program in Appfolio. It worked as a call center that would do the same as Turbo Tenant's but it was a lot more expensive. It is incredible to not have to take the phone call and have tenants receive a response. It seemed that just having some kind of communication back to the resident right away was better than them leaving a voicemail. With Appfolio you could select your preferred vendors. I haven't looked into this yet for Lula but probably won't use it unless I am able to use my preferred vendors along with theirs. It is just nice peace of mind that you don't always have to be available if their is an urgent maintenance issue. I like to sleep with my phone on do not disturb 😊

Wow what a turn of events for you in 2024!! I would love to talk more about having you on as a guest on the Rookie Podcast to go into how exactly you were able to handle this upset in your real estate journey.  I think this would be really insightful to other rookies who maybe have a fear of failing or are struggling right now. If you would be interested in sharing your story please apply at biggerpockets.com/guest 

Your mindest seems incredible and keep up the hard work! Happy Holidays and here is to a NEW YEAR!

Hi Anade and welcome to BP! Ashley Wilson (ig:@badashinvestor) and Steve Rozenberg (@rozenbergsteve) are both investors in my network that have property in Houston, TX. They may be a great resource for you to start building connections. 

Hi Matt and welcome to BP as a new Pro Member! Make sure to check out the Pro Exclusives page!

Gloria you could also use the agent finder to reach find an agent to be your boots on the ground. You could offer to pay them a flat fee or hourly rate to be your eyes and ears on the property. They could tour the property with the handyman, send you video updates, etc. 

If you haven't already check out the gifts Santa has left in the Resources page on Biggerpockets! 

-Recurring and Seasonal Maintenance Tracker 

-Finding a Market

-Analyzing a Market

-Property Closing Checklist

-Underwriting and Analysis Worksheet

-Due Diligence Checklist 

-Buy Box Checklist 

There is no reason to recreate the wheel. Use these templates, worksheets, and checklists as a starting point to specifically tailor them to fit your property or your business. These also all have corresponding Youtube Videos on the Real Estate Rookie Youtube. Make sure to subscribe so you get alerted when new downloads are released! If there is a specific document you would like to see added next please comment in this thread so I can get it added to the list! Happy Holidays!! 

If you haven't already check out the gifts Santa has left in the Resources page on Biggerpockets! 

-Recurring and Seasonal Maintenance Tracker 

-Finding a Market

-Analyzing a Market

-Property Closing Checklist

-Underwriting and Analysis Worksheet

-Due Diligence Checklist 

-Buy Box Checklist 

There is no reason to recreate the wheel. Use these templates, worksheets, and checklists as a starting point to specifically tailor them to fit your property or your business. These also all have corresponding Youtube Videos on the Real Estate Rookie Youtube. Make sure to subscribe so you get alerted when new downloads are released! If there is a specific document you would like to see added next please comment in this thread so I can get it added to the list! Happy Holidays!! 

I like Stessa for asset management and not property management. I find the comibination of the two work best. I like to use Stessa for bookkeeping but not for property management. I prefer Rentredi for rent collection, lease signing, maintenance requests, etc. Turbotenant, Avail and Buildium are other great options too. 

Welcome to the BiggerPocket's community!!