If you’re using software, what kind of system are you using — and has it made things easier?

Access to CapitalOne of the primary advantages of C-PACE financing is its ability to provide property owners with additional capital for development projects.2.

(They broke the story on Beattie Development and they've asked other clients to contact them with your issues/complaints.) 

Did a lot of research and actually developed a couple web scrapers with the goal of finding under-valued military properties.Never amounted to much as we don't have teams or a presence near any bases.

Note he was not the developer; all he had to do for the value add is acquire a property exceptionally well suited for the ADU bonus density rules at a value based on current use comps and sell the same property for a different (or expanded) use.  

Lots of building code requirements that won’t be inexpensive to develop this into an ADU.4 Secure the proper permits and all required inspectionsAside from zoning and building code issues, the question should be what the cost is and what will it rent for and how long to recoup your money.

The point is: prime real estate of quality construction, with updates, utility, development potential, strong income or optimal location are likely undervalued assets in 2026 and beyond.

Many services look good on paper but still require owner involvement once something goes sideways.What’s worked best for us (and similar-sized portfolios)A hub-and-spoke model:One centralized intake system (Buildium, AppFolio, TenantCloud)Clear triage rules (emergency vs non-emergency)Pre-vetted local vendors per market, not national call centersSpend limits so most issues are handled without calling youThis removes you from calls, not from visibility.Multi-market reality checkThere’s no truly “set it and forget it” national maintenance solution that works well across TX and NC at small scale.The winning move is:Standardize the processLocalize the executionOnce you hit higher unit counts in a single market, third-party coordination becomes more viable.If your priority is fast response and fewer tenant escalations:Avoid over-reliance on home warrantiesInvest time upfront in vendor relationshipsUse software to enforce rules and limits, not to replace judgmentYou don’t need to manage maintenance.You need to manage the system that manages maintenance.

Here's what I'd prioritize:1) Engineering-based approach - The IRS prefers studies backed by actual engineering analysis, not just software estimates2) Local market knowledge - Firms familiar with Atlanta construction will be more accurate3) CPA integration - They should work seamlessly with your tax preparer4) Audit defense - Make sure they'll stand behind the study if questionedFor residential properties, you have more options now than a few years ago.

Out of these areas, Franklinton and Linden are seeing some of the most development.