So a family from another country comes in and mom and dad run the office - daughters are the maids, son and dad do the repair work, oldest son or daughter going to college is the night manager, etc.Further, they reach agreement with the bigger motels in the area to refer customers to them when the bigger motels are booked to capacity.   

When we start working with new clients, one of the first things we check is how their finances are structured, and more often than not, it’s all jumbled together.We’ve seen property income going into personal checking accounts, expenses paid with the owner’s Amex, and bookkeeping done off a spreadsheet labeled “rental tracker.”

**Customer Service:** Choose a company that communicates well and is responsive to your questions and needs.

There’s also a one-time $19 fee to set up a local phone number.You can also pause this service for the months you do not have vacancy.Tenant Turner syndicates your listings across major rental websites and allows you to create custom pre-screening criteria.

Our property was owner-used for the last 40 years and therefore has no rental history or pre-existing customers.

Putting the right team in place from the beginning can save you time, money, and stress down the road.If you plan to do house flips, you should structure them carefully to avoid being labeled as a "dealer" by the IRS.

Whether you're a first-time investor or a seasoned pro, I’m always happy to share market insights, help find great deals, or just talk shop about real estate trends in our area.Cabinet Maker & Owner of Son of an Irishman Kitchen & Bath – I also run a custom cabinetry and remodeling business that focuses on high-quality kitchen and bath renovations.

Success hinges on one's ability to craft exceptional guest experiences, market properties, and implement systems for cleanliness and customer service.Despite the skepticism surrounding "course gurus," I would suggest considering a reputable course, particularly if pursuing the arbitrage route.

I change the filter (custom merv 5) every month, tenant says unless it's set to low 60s can't sleep well, air is stuffy. 

I am with Doug on this one  move up market semi custom works well for us.ivyridgeestatescanby.com is my current 90 home project  started a few years ago with beginning prices at 550 to 650  we are at the tail end and we are basically 675k to 1 mil . 2k to 2500sq ft . the reason we did well is our competition is reginal or national builders at 100k or more less than us for same sq ft.. but no where near teh quaity and they would not allow customization other than the 3 choices of finishs no substitution we allowed folks to go wild and of course we charged for it.. so we got 20 to 100k in uprades on top of it with 100% mark up on upgrades ..