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Melinda Eilts What’s the Best Way to Vet Contractors Before Hiring?
24 November 2025 | 6 replies
Sure, look at pictures and call a couple of past customers, but be aware that they will never give you anything but the good reviews.
Zachary Rentz Rent to Retirement
19 November 2025 | 7 replies
Excellent customer service.
Erik Estrada How is Kiavi still in business?
20 November 2025 | 8 replies
Quote from @Erik Estrada: Quote from @Jason Wray: Erik,I am not sure and would never talk in a bad way about any business unless I used them but in the last 8 months I have had several customers reach out to fix what they could not accomplish on really basic overlay issues.I have been seeing a lot of these other AI type LOS type companies drop the ball during the electronic Approve U style 1003/1008 deals that lack typical DU/LP findings.Back in the day we would target this type of company data to reach out and either help on the 6-12 month refinance or the aged leads.   
Steven Zhai Comprehensive Excel/Google Sheet Spreadsheet for Deal Analizer
30 November 2025 | 10 replies
In my years analyzing deals, I have customized and created my own.
NA N. Modular Modern BTR Village Concept — Would This Lease Fast?
1 December 2025 | 2 replies
I have found that the customer doesn't care how the sausage is made, we just promote the energy efficiency, the timline, and the ultimate cost. 
Marc Halpern STR property management software and finances
30 November 2025 | 7 replies
Use the class or customer feature to separate properties.- Time Capital Bookkeeping (REI since 2019)
Donald B. Record keeping system
25 November 2025 | 7 replies
And if you're okay with getting a little technical and spending some time to build out your SOPs and automations you can customize it to exactly what you want.
Melissa Wilson Why are realtors so incompotent?
22 November 2025 | 29 replies
That's not even getting into the used car salesman level lies they tell their customers to push them to a deal. 
Dustin Turner Successful Three-Property Lakefront STR BRRRR Project in Hot Springs, Arkansas
28 November 2025 | 6 replies
Scope of improvements included:Full interior updates: new flooring, interior paint, lighting, granite countertops, and updated appliancesAddition of high-demand short-term rental amenities: game rooms, custom bunk beds, hot tubs, swimming pools, and putting greensProfessional interior design and full furnishing to optimize guest experience and nightly ratesThese improvements were executed with the objective of maximizing long-term performance, increasing appraised value, and creating differentiated offerings within the Hot Springs vacation rental market.Refinance & Financial PerformanceUpon completion of renovations, we partnered with a local commercial lender to refinance the portfolio.Combined appraised value (ARV): $2,601,000Approved loan amount: $2,200,000 (cash-out refinance)After retiring the hard money loan, the transaction resulted in a net cash return of $300,470.51, which represents $118,181.09 more than our original down payment—effectively removing all invested capital from the project.TimelineThe full cycle—from acquisition through renovation and refinance—was completed in 174 days.OutcomeThe result is a portfolio of three fully renovated, amenity-rich lakefront properties, each now positioned to perform as premium short-term rentals with strong long-term appreciation potential.
Leroy K. Williams Section 8 rentals in Low-income areas. Is it worth it?
25 November 2025 | 3 replies
Most investors avoid these areas because they hear the horror stories without understanding that the real problem isn’t Section 8, it’s poor systems.We’ve placed hundreds of Section 8 tenants in historically “rougher” neighborhoods, and the investors who win consistently do three things:1️⃣ Use durable materialsLVP, solid cabinets, simple paint, and no over-customization.