All Forum Posts by: Lindsey Jellig
Lindsey Jellig has started 5 posts and replied 17 times.
Post: How to use AI to save time and money on rental repairs
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Quote from @Matt Thelen:
I worked with ChatGPT on this and thought I'd share in case you find it useful:
Save your tenants time, spare your own weekends, and slash service-call costs.
Why Use AI for First-Line Maintenance?- Faster answers than digging through manuals or YouTube.
- Structured step-by-step guidance that adapts as the user reports results.
- Lower costs—many “emergencies” turn out to be tripped breakers or loose flappers.
- Cleaner work orders for pros when a visit really is required.
Stage | Who Drives It | Goal | Typical Outcome |
Tenant First-Pass | Tenant | Fix minor issue or gather data | 50–70 % solved in minutes |
Landlord Diagnostic | Landlord / PM | Confirm next cheapest test; decide DIY vs. pro | Clear, actionable work order |
Professional Repair | Handyman or trade pro | Execute repair once failure point is known | One visit, no “discovery” hours |
Copy-and-Paste Prompt Library
Visit the website or app of ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity or another free AI and use the following prompts
(Repeat for breakers, garbage disposals, HVAC, leaks, toilets, appliances, faucets, smoke alarms.)
A Universal Catch-All Prompt
- List the three most likely causes.
- Give step-by-step tests I can do with household tools.
- Flag any safety hazards that require a licensed pro.”
Best Practices for Tenants
- Disclose context up front (brand, age, last service date).
- Describe symptoms with senses—not just “it’s broken.”
- Attach photos or a short video; the model will ask smarter follow-ups.
- Always ask: “Is any step unsafe for a beginner?”
Best Practices for Landlords & PMs
- Keep this prompt library in your tenant portal FAQ.
- Require tenants to paste ChatGPT’s log when submitting a ticket.
- For your own triage, request photos + yes/no answers only—no essays.
- Escalate immediately for sparks, gas odor, active flooding, or CO alarms.
Turning Prompts Into Serious Savings
Property managers who embed these scripts report:
- 30–50 % fewer nuisance calls
- 25 % shorter technician visits (problem pre-diagnosed)
- Happier tenants who feel empowered rather than ignored.
Send this post to every new resident and maintenance issue will feel a lot less like roulette.
Thanks for sharing gen AI has been a game changer! I’ve mostly been using chatgpt and Gemini. I’m curious what everyone’s preference is with most accurate solutions.
Post: Multi-family that had a 3x ROI in 10yrs
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Lol. It was a by chance lucky situation that I am using my learnings and AI to make a model to recreate to share with others who also want to catch lightning in a bottle. At least as a base for experts to do the rest of the work from their hard earned experience!
Post: Multi-family that had a 3x ROI in 10yrs
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Quote from @Jaycee Greene:
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Investment Info:
Small multi-family (2-4 units) buy & hold investment.
Purchase price: $1,100,000
Sale price: $3,200,000
As a former co-landlord for a multifamily in Greenpoint, I persuaded my partner to not sell in 2010, and when they did sell in 2019, the building was worth triple its value. I went on to obtain her sales license, and to join Corcoran’s Park Slope office so that I can help others identify similar market opportunities, find great homes, and optimize their return on invstment.
Hi @Lindsey Jellig, welcome to the BP Forum! How did you calculate a 3x ROI? Did you have any NOI between 2010 and 2019?
Hi Jaycee,
The NOI was nominal because the building was paid off from the previous generation family member owners. There were small bits of upkeep like getting a new boiler, resurfacing the fire escapes since rust is a liability there, and light renovations floor by floor as previous tenants moved out or passed away. Also slowly updated lead pipes, removed asbestus, and updated the stoop. Increased rent helped afford this in an area rapidly appreciating. Since we were under 6 units there was no rental increase cap.
@Lindsey Jellig The NOI has nothing to do with the mortgage payments. Those "small bits of upkeep" seem fairly significant. I suspect those cost north of $200k, am I right? This would cut into that "3x ROI"...
Hi Jaycee,
Thanks for clarifying - as far as operating the building and the rent rates we were taking in it was practically break even around 2009 since they haven't been raised in almost 12 years but grew to >50% profits from <20% over 9 years. The ROI actualized was not through operation but mainly through holding and selling via neighborhood appreciation. The massive appreciation was partly due to rezoning incentives along the water for developers as well as popular TV shows taking place there right before the rezone.
Does that help answer your question?
Post: Multi-family that had a 3x ROI in 10yrs
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Quote from @Jaycee Greene:
Quote from @Lindsey Jellig:
Investment Info:
Small multi-family (2-4 units) buy & hold investment.
Purchase price: $1,100,000
Sale price: $3,200,000
As a former co-landlord for a multifamily in Greenpoint, I persuaded my partner to not sell in 2010, and when they did sell in 2019, the building was worth triple its value. I went on to obtain her sales license, and to join Corcoran’s Park Slope office so that I can help others identify similar market opportunities, find great homes, and optimize their return on invstment.
Hi @Lindsey Jellig, welcome to the BP Forum! How did you calculate a 3x ROI? Did you have any NOI between 2010 and 2019?
Hi Jaycee,
The NOI was nominal because the building was paid off from the previous generation family member owners. There were small bits of upkeep like getting a new boiler, resurfacing the fire escapes since rust is a liability there, and light renovations floor by floor as previous tenants moved out or passed away. Also slowly updated lead pipes, removed asbestus, and updated the stoop. Increased rent helped afford this in an area rapidly appreciating. Since we were under 6 units there was no rental increase cap.
Post: Designer-Minded, Investor Real Estate Partner
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Hi Bigger Pockets members, a fellow real estate investor, I can help you identify properties that can offer 3x in profit through holding (I did this recently getting landlord partners an extra $1M extra each than what they originally expected) through advising to hold a property in a market rapidly growing - fresh with new zoning rules. I shared with them the state of the market since they were unaware while living in Florida. After holding the property an extra 9 years, the total price went up 3x from when they originally wanted to sell in 2009. Even if they held 4.5 yrs they would have gotten $500k each.
I am here to help you or referrals identify other similar early trends. In addition, use me to help you save time with tech platforms. After serving as a design director for a platform serving 45M users in the tech industry I have increased user acquisition, satisfaction scores, and referral rates by 40% over 5 years. I'd love to partner with you to help you achieve similar results for your business goals. Feel free to email me at [email protected]
Let's make your dollar work harder for you together,
Lindsey
Post: Throwing tenants things out.
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Have you issued an eviction notice?
Post: Multi-family that had a 3x ROI in 10yrs
- New to Real Estate
- New York NY, USA
- Posts 22
- Votes 7
Investment Info:
Small multi-family (2-4 units) buy & hold investment.
Purchase price: $1,100,000
Sale price: $3,200,000
As a former co-landlord for a multifamily in Greenpoint, I persuaded my partner to not sell in 2010, and when they did sell in 2019, the building was worth triple its value. I went on to obtain her sales license, and to join Corcoran’s Park Slope office so that I can help others identify similar market opportunities, find great homes, and optimize their return on investment.