You don’t need to dive into anything personal upfront homeowners respond much better when you position yourself as someone offering options, not asking for details.Something as simple as:‘Hey, I work with local homeowners who are exploring different solutions and I'm not sure if this applies to you, but I’m happy to share what I know,’ goes a long way.Keep it human, keep it light, and let them guide the conversation.

The simplest solution is to partner with an experienced investor.

* If the deal doesn't look profitable to me/us both, should I contact the homeowner again afterward to say that we don't have a solution for them?

MIE Solutions, a company that makes software for the manufacturing industry, ranked Austin 10th in its analysis of 50 cities based on the cost of electricity, cost of manufacturing space, hourly wages and tax rates.Texas was well represented among the top cities in the ranking, taking four of the top 10 spots.

I still think that Stessa is much better for the price (free) than those expensive integrated solutions.

@Cara AnnI’ve had a few rentals with unfinished attic access, and the simplest solution is adding a short lease note saying the attic is unfinished and for storage only, the tenant must keep the door closed and locked at all times, report any signs of pests or issues right away, make no changes or repairs, and allow landlord access with notice for inspections or maintenance.

-Smart storage solutions?

At the end of the day, you are the project manager and the business owner — the responsibility ultimately sits with you.When you lead your projects with clarity, integrity, and a solutions-focused mindset, people actually want to work with you.

Having a WORKABLE solution to the problem5.

I’m looking for a scalable solution I can set up once and rely on as my portfolio grows.