Atlanta can be competitive, especially for entry-level properties, so some new investors actually pivot to more affordable Midwest markets.

I also want to mention that we do level 5 drywall, sliding, decks, trim, paint.

While you cannot control the dividend you receive, you can choose your entry point and potentially buy during market dips to lock in a higher yield.The challenge is timing: you may wait for a correction that never comes and miss years of income.

If you want something closer to home because of comfort level, there are some opportunities.

For that, I use Baselane’s platform — it handles bookkeeping and property-level tracking in a way that’s way more intuitive for rentals than a generic business ledger.For fix-and-flip or ground-up construction, I pair that with a dedicated project/budget tool (whatever fits the stage of work), and then bring the actual expenses back into Baselane so my LLC’s books stay clean and tied to each property.

So while I can suggest this idea on an individual level, what are some ways on a state wide scale to address the problem? 

As a Idaho realtor I am experiencing high level of phishing scams.

QuickBooks runs accounting.Buildium is our source of truth for:• Rent collection• Tenant ledgers• Maintenance work orders• Owner statements• Lease documentsQuickBooks is our source of truth for:• Profit and loss• Balance sheets• Loans and escrows• Depreciation• Vendor expenses• Entity-level reportingThey are not interchangeable.2.

Are you aware of similar platforms for secured notes with lower dollar amount entry levels for passive investing? 

If you pivot, you’ve got consistent long-term tenant demand from professionals and medical staff.Melrose / Midtown pocketsGood balance of entry price and upside.