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Justin Knighten Do I Need PMS?
13 January 2026 | 9 replies
I'm now currently around 60 and do have all the software, but I made a conscious decision to not implement anything until I hit 10. 
Matthew Banks bookkeeping setup challenge
17 January 2026 | 6 replies
Two main options:1) Use Buildium, Hemlane, Doorloop, etc PM software, which have adequate accounting features and will be more robust.- Note: ACH payments must be initiated by the tenant, you do NOT initiate.2) You can export reports from Zelle, Paypal & Venmo and give to bookkeeper, w/o disclosing your logins.- You can manually do whenever or pretty sure they all allow some report automation.- ZELLE: depending on your bank (if you have a business account), you can often add another user with VERY limited access.
Alyssa Marquez Buying a duplex wanna make it a 4-5 unit
26 January 2026 | 1 reply
Many things change when this happens such as loan options are reduced, interest rates can increase, and development-related costs increase, to name a few.Have you looked at doing PadSplit rather than increasing the number of units?
Adriana Sirignano Best state closest to Boston
20 February 2026 | 20 replies
If you’re open to suggestions, I’d really take a serious look at Columbus, Ohio because the macroeconomics are honestly on fire here with strong population growth, tons of job growth, and huge companies expanding or building here like Intel, Amazon, Google, Facebook, Microsoft, Honda, LG, and Nationwide which is driving rental demand like crazy, and the big thing is you can still find properties roughly in the 120k to 180k range that can hit the 1% rule and produce positive cash flow which is getting harder and harder to find in major metros, plus Ohio is generally considered landlord friendly compared to a lot of coastal states and there’s still really strong appreciation potential because of all the development happening here, so you’re not just buying cash flow you’re also getting long term upside which is huge if you’re thinking about your family’s future, and a lot of out of state investors are quietly building portfolios here for that exact reason.
Taron Jackson Looking at Newark, New Jersey
4 February 2026 | 110 replies
The sellers here are much smarter when selling there homes than other markets that it does not leave much room for profit.Aside from that, homes here are too high to consider buy and holds so the only options are flips and develops.
Paul M. Smart locks vs dumb keypad locks
2 February 2026 | 3 replies
To summarize, I helped build a 110 unit building and the developer received incentive to have spectrum installed in their units.
Jorge Abreu Overview and Comparison Commercial Loans
28 January 2026 | 2 replies
They are suitable for long-term holdings of at least 8 years and can also be used for new development projects.- Bridge loans serve as a temporary financing option to bridge the gap between agency or HUD loans.
Toby T. How Do Private Lenders Underwrite Post-Judgment Portfolios?
3 February 2026 | 9 replies
Still early though.Will definitely keep the thread updated on how it develops
James Martin Some Wholesaling Advice
11 February 2026 | 18 replies
I'm an agent and investor/developer in Los Angeles, by the way.
Melanie P. Arbor Realty Trust - Slumdog Milionaires?
3 February 2026 | 7 replies
The loan sponsors are Mark and Abraham Mermelstein, Yehuda Ruzohorsky, Boruch Fink, Joseph Friedman and Aaron Lazar, a consortium of investors who appear to have done deals together in the past.Two loans list Hannan Lis and Gideon Pfeffer as loan sponsors secured against the Retreat at Farmington Hills inthe outskirts of Detroit and the Verona at the Park development in Washington.