A combined approach of a short app and sending a link to smart move or rentprep or similar can give you a good picture.

Quote from @Junior Maravel: Hello everyone I’m in the process of buying my first investment property in Cleveland and I’m looking for some help on tools/software/apps  you guys use for self managing a property living far away from it.  

.- Security options include ID verification, geo-fencing of prospect cell phones and video call verification.

A duplex is ideal for my situation but I haven’t seen many on the apps I’ve been looking on.

Over time, I added apps like Stessa and RentRedi to make things easier.

Right now wholesalers are mainly doing:SMS TextingCold CallingDirect Mail / PostcardsThe “next level” is PPL (Pay-Per-Lead) through lead generation companies, so you’re only paying for conversations that raise their hand.Most people start by pulling lists of sellers in distress (pre-foreclosure, tax liens, probate, divorce, etc.) and then stacking those lists so you’re not just hitting one pain point but several.On top of that, a few other things are working well right now:PPC / Google Ads – motivated sellers often search “sell my house fast” before answering cold outreach.Facebook/Instagram Ads with strong local targeting.Driving for Dollars apps (batchdriven, dealmachine) paired with skip-tracing to hit niche properties others might miss.Follow-up systems – 70% of deals come from nurturing leads over time, not just first contact.What seems less effective today:Bandit signs (cities are cracking down, saturation is high).Generic postcard campaigns without a targeted or consistent follow-up strategy.Mass cold email (deliverability has dropped a lot).The real key is consistency + multi-channel.

Are the rentals I see on apps like AirBnb simply flying under the radar?

These things have quietly saved me more than any fancy app or spreadsheet ever did.the cheapest repair is the one you preventA small drip turns into a nightmare fast.Once, I ignored a slow leak in the basement because it “didn’t look serious.”

., exterior/landscaping while interior demo proceeds).Use a Gantt chart (even a simple spreadsheet) to track trade start/finish, dependencies, and buffers.Daily control15-minute stand-up with GC or project lead each morning (photos + punch list).Two inspections/week: one quality, one progress vs. schedule.Keep critical spares on hand (breakers, valves, GFCIs, common trim, extra boxes of flooring).Tech + templatesSimple tools (Google Drive + shared photo folders, or apps like Buildertrend/Jobber) for scope sheets, punch lists, and photo proof.Use QR codes in rooms linking to the finish schedule for fewer “what goes here?”

I was wondering if there's an app or any sort of service that folks used that help them put signs in strategic locations that could draw more foot traffic.