All Forum Posts by: Cody Lewis

"Online Security" is a big topic. However, the "easiest" way to start is ensuring that you have unique passwords for each site and use multistep authentication when available. Similar to the lock on your door and security system in your house; the goal is not to prevent the hack but make it less enticing to attack you versus someone else. There are tons of password managers out there that can help you manage that. 

What other type of "security" are you wanting to achieve?

After researching many of the "REI CRM" tools we landed on ActiveCampaign. Personally I do not like the task functionality of the software. TBH, I would start with something like Excel or some other free web based software while you get started. Jumping into paying for software before you truly know your needs, likes, and dislikes for software is challenging. Something like AirTable online is a great easy place to start and they have templates you can pull from other users so you don't have to build it from scratch. Otherwise, I would use Excel and a task manager of your choosing to manage everything.

What do you need to do from your mobile/tablet? Also, what OS will you be using on the mobile devices? 

We use ActiveCampaign for CRM and it's mobile app is actually better than the task management online. Technically, using a task manager from your contacts app is a great start. Only after we had 50 active people to manage did we switch to a CRM.

We use SEO and see benefits from searches and people finding us on the web.

Power to cost, the best bang for your $ is the M1 MacBook Air. I have no problem recording my podcast on it, editing the show, editing video for the show, all while using MA Office products for communication.

You can even catch them on sale $50-$150 off on Amazon.

Hey Matthew! Welcome to BP! Currently the family and I live in Charleston but I was raised in Columbia. Always happy to connect!

@Nic Farley, don't undersell the fact that you live close to two of the hottest markets in the southeast (Charlotte and Raleigh). Being boots on the ground and having intimate knowledge of these and other surrounding markets may be more beneficial than your background in Graphic Design. Though, I think most people underestimate the value of a recognizable brand/logo.

Would recommend checking out coda.io It’s a incredibly powerful tool and they have devs that can build anything you want.

If the cashflow works on a property you can buy with the money saved, why not jump in now? You'll have your rent from the house hack and (likely) your 9-5 income as well. You'll probably be able to save your capital back up to invest in other real estate as well.

This a very specific legal question that will have a lengthy answer and likely you will have follow up questions. I know some great SC real estate attorneys that also deal with estates: Shumaker SC