The strategy I began with 30 years ago, and the strategy I still invest with today.Everyone defines freedom differently.

Go to suppliers and price components.

That's the key component that is usually missing when I hear other entrepreneurs/investors say they don't like QBO.Something else to keep in mind is your entity structure and how your entities file tax returns.

define fewer"maintenance" calls!

Below is typical of our rental properties (click to enlarge).Provisioning for Major CostsTo calculate a maintenance provision, the standard approach is to base it on the remaining life of major cost components.

Make sure it clearly defines who handles day-to-day decisions, which actions need unanimous consent, how capital calls are triggered and enforced, what happens if someone won’t or can’t fund, how transfers work, and exactly how disputes are resolved.

Active participation isn’t the same as material participation (defined later).

Since you’re looking at long-term rentals, here’s a clear way to think about the path forward: Define Your Buy BoxNarrow it down: what price point, what neighborhoods, what type of rental (SFH, small multi).

Each stage answers one question in the buyer or seller’s mind and points to the next step.Why it matters:Consistent lead flow: traffic turns into conversations on purpose, not by luck.Better lead quality: offers and messages match the right stage.Less wasted time: you focus on people who are moving forward.Easy to measure: you can see where the drop-offs happen and fix them.How to Do It RightStep 1: Define one audience and one outcome – Pick buyers or sellers, and choose one clear goal.

That's the key component that is usually missing when I hear other entrepreneurs/investors say they don't like QBO.Something else to keep in mind is your entity structure and how your entities file tax returns.