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Judith Sullivan Property management software?
27 January 2026 | 30 replies
You can check our page - www.standardmanagementcompany.comIn Appfolio, there is an OCR feature (which we do not use) that enables you to create bills more seamlessly as well. 
Ron S. How would you structure the waterfall in a money/sweat partnership for a BRRRR ?
17 February 2026 | 16 replies
When ownership splits are evened out, it’s usually because the non-capital-contributing partner is bringing something material to the table — a significant co-investment, a below-market service, or a property with imputed equity (like entitled land) that enables higher leverage and lower cash contributions. 
Joe S. How many people have actually done a house hack themselves?
26 January 2026 | 52 replies
House hacking is the one singular strategy that enabled me to go from a hand to mouth wage slave making $18/hr. as a laborer to a successful real estate investor.
Bob Dole Prop fully depreciated and paid off -- pull equity out and buy another?
14 January 2026 | 14 replies
The most important factors for most locations are that personal income is rising faster than inflation (so you can increase rent faster than inflation) and that there is continual economic/job and population growth.Only when both conditions are met will you have an income that will enable financial independence.
Anthony Zandonatti "How Revenue-Generating WiFi Added $2.6M at Exit: The Ancillary Income Strategy"
13 January 2026 | 2 replies
It's about layering revenue streams:Tier 1 (Foundation): Owner-Owned WiFi Infrastructure • $30-50/door monthly • 80% of your ancillary income opportunity • Enables everything elseTier 2 (Smart Building): IoT & Operational Tech • Smart thermostats (energy savings) • Water leak sensors (insurance/maintenance savings) • Smart locks (operational efficiency) • Requires WiFi infrastructure to functionTier 3 (Resident Services): Premium Add-Ons • Streaming bundles • Premium bandwidth tiers • Smart home packages • Requires WiFi foundationMost operators skip Tier 1 and wonder why Tier 2/3 don't work.Who This Works For:Syndicates (3-5 year holds): Install in Year 1-2 → Document 12+ months income → Exit in Year 3-5 with proven NOI boostValue-add operators: Add to renovation playbook → Differentiate from cosmetic-only competitors → Command premium at exitBrokers helping sellers/buyers: Position as pre-sale value-add strategy → Sellers with 18-30 months to exit get maximum benefitProperties 60+ units: Economics work best at this scale (installation cost amortizes, per-door revenue adds up)Common Objections (And Real Answers):"Residents won't pay for WiFi - they want their own provider" Reality: 90+% adoption at The Haven.
Jay Hinrichs Trump wants to ban coporations from buying up Single Family homes your thoughts ??
16 January 2026 | 97 replies
This is actually what I used to buy my first home under Obama and it enabled me to go from a wage slave renter to a property owner which enabled me to become an investor.
Don Konipol Real Estate Investing VS Real Estate DEAL MAKING
11 January 2026 | 24 replies
Few are real estate DEAL MAKERS (even if they think they are).Real estate investing can grow net worth, provide cash flow, and enable the investor to accumulate a substantial “nest egg”.
Jessica Yuan Sharing my reading notes - Long Distance Out of State Investing by David Greene
19 January 2026 | 5 replies
By putting money on deposit with them, you are enabling them to continue giving loans.
Joshua Dorkin The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Real Estate Investing is Here
23 January 2026 | 183 replies
I feel this info will enable me to understand and ask better and more specific questions.
Dawson Burton Looking for Opinions: 6-Unit PadSplit-Style Property – Opportunity or Slumlord Trap?
3 January 2026 | 8 replies
In fact, that is literally why I decided to write the book: to set a standard for Co-Living.We do a lot of things to elevate the resident experience in our properties: community events, awesome common spaces, providing shared supplies, having a monthly cleaner, etc.This strategy is definitely a lot of management work, but it enabled me to build a portfolio that generates $10k/month in cash flow in only 2 years.