Especially with Black Friday sales already in effect.

Most people pay stupid fees for this because of spotlight effect - thinking you are more important than you really are.

That said, understanding the basics of property management still helps you set expectations and spot whether your PM is doing things effectively.

Seeing family trapped in the rat race, and the effect its had on them (also the lack of financial independence) has served as the motivator. 7 and 8.

Lockboxes have proven to be the most effective solution for me.

Typically I see a statement included to the effect (paraphrasing here): "any owner can provide 30 day notice of proposed repair/maintenance/improvement and then any other owner can respond.

With proper planning, it can be a very effective approach.Having a tax professional who truly understands real estate can make a big difference — especially as your portfolio expands.

With zero rehab and no holding time, this was one of the simplest yet most effective transactions possible.

Sometimes, a quick conversation about how both parties can streamline communication can yield surprisingly effective results.Have you tried setting up a shared digital workspace or platform where both you and the vendors can update the status of maintenance tasks.

What's most cost effective?