Curious how others decide which tool fits each deal. 

All these parts fit together.

PropStream, Batch Leads & Privy — All Still Worth ItNot one platform fits everyone, but:• PropStream: Best for lists + property data• Batch Leads: Best for skip tracing + SMS workflow• Privy: Best for on-market flips and fast comping In 2025, you almost need one “data tool” and one “action tool” to stay competitive. 6.

For a conventional loan, the property has to be habitable per the appraiser so many properties for BRRRs don't fit in that box when first purchased due to the need for rehab that is more than cosmetic. 

Hi Gia,I think small multis have a lot of potential in the Jersey City area because there’s steady demand from renters who want a more affordable alternative to Manhattan, especially near good transit.That said, it really helps to back into the right fit from your goals.

Notion's definitely a good alternative but once you go past hundreds of units, I think Appfolio or Rentvine is more fitting.

Thin cash flow means those risks hit harder.That said, long-term fixed debt at 3% is still a strong hedge if you believe:rents will eventually catch upthe locations remain fundamentally strongthere are no large deferred capital expenses aheadThis usually isn’t a “rate decision” — it’s a portfolio fit and risk-adjusted return decision.

But here's the reality:👉 The obstacles you face as a first-time homeowner are the same ones most investors faced when they started.And overcoming them is often the very thing that launches your path into investing.Common first-timer challenges include:• Not knowing which loan products fit your long-term goals• Managing down payment expectations• Understanding how to analyze a property (beyond emotion)• Feeling stuck because of uncertainty or lack of education• Navigating inspections, negotiations, and closing timelinesBut the good news?

All it takes is one tenant who knows their rights or calls Legal Aid.When this might be legal (very narrow scenarios)There are only a few situations where taking possession without eviction court is defensible:Clear abandonment, documented thoroughlyNo belongingsUtilities offWritten surrenderKeys returnedSquatters with no tenancy established, and even this is increasingly contestedPost-eviction lockout, after a sheriff executes a writWhat you described does not fit these categories if there is a valid lease.Why people still talk about itThis “service” persists because:It sometimes works when tenants are unsophisticatedTenants don’t always fight backEnforcement is complaint-drivenBut when it fails, it fails badly.This is survivorship bias, not legality.The correct play in CaliforniaIf the tenant has a lease:Serve proper notice (pay or quit, cure or quit, etc.)File unlawful detainerLet the sheriff handle possessionIf timing or cash flow is the issue:Cash-for-keys, properly documented, is far saferVoluntary surrender agreements work if done correctlyMediation often resolves faster than courtThis is not a gray area for landlords.It’s only gray for people willing to gamble on tenants not fighting back.If someone is offering this as a “service,” they are shifting all legal risk to you, not them.

After hearing your opinions we decided to change are property manager and are now looking for a pm that fits our needs.Ken