@Kelly Schroeder as @Srinivasa Subramanian mentions, we don't recommend using a one-size-fits-all approach.Things to consider:1) State & local lawsIn Michigan, if a lease is a minimum of 12 months, you can charge a tenant the first $x amount of any and all repairs.

We really like the simple interface that Rentec Direct has.Most of the services offer a free trial that you can get in and play with them and see how they fit your needs.

We manage small-to-mid-sized portfolios (1–20 units) for clients in New Jersey with Proactive Property Management, and we’ve tested a few property management platforms over the years, so I’m happy to share what’s worked and what hasn’t.What we’re currently using:We’re back on Buildium, and it’s been a great fit, especially for a growing portfolio.What we like most:1.

Hey @Laura Heald, I’ve got a buddy who actually built financial freedom doing co-living, but it only worked because he treated it like a real strategy, not some magic cash-flow hack.He’s got 7 places in Florida — all tweaked to fit 6–8 rooms — furnished everything, used PadSplit’s structure for rules/tenant issues, and had someone local handle the hands-on stuff.

What’s your process for evaluating whether a property fits a lease option or seller-finance buyer?

If you post an intake form with criteria and expectations, you’ll attract the right fit fast. 

I would actually recommend people adjust their buy box like you are doing as long as it still fits within your overall goals and expertise.

I’m mainly trying to understand how newer tokenization models fit (or don’t fit) into real estate and this is how I got to this convo.If the topic ends up being useless, that’s fine — I’ll move on. 

If a lender isn’t local, what are the best ways to vet them to make sure they’re reliable and a good fit for long-term partnership?

Obviously that doesn't fit everyone's lifestyle, but an extreme example of wealth building.