Many investors also find value in joining local meetups or online communities where they can ask questions and learn from others' experiences.

We're in the early stages of adding a 16 unit apartment building to our portfolio & wondering if it is time to look into some type of software to allow online payments, tenants to request maintenance, access documents, etc.Any suggestions on software to look into?

I understand how important it is to expand your presence in the online marketplace to reach a wider audience.Given the complexity and technical aspects of e-commerce, I would advise you to seriously consider enlisting the help of a professional e-commerce development company.

Think:Historic homes near downtown or the riverfrontProperties with acreage or scenic viewsBuildings with flexible layouts or zoning near tourist drawsI’m refining my wholesaling strategy to better serve this niche, and I’d love to hear from those of you who:Invest in STRs or event venues in Tennessee or the SoutheastKnow where these investors hang out (online groups, meetups, platforms)Have tips on how to market to this audience effectivelyIf you’ve had success wholesaling to this type of buyer—or you are one—I’d be grateful for any insights.

You are an online real estate investing mentor yourself.

Their belongings, they claim, also need to be remediated (of course, they let their renters insurance lapse). 

Even without a housing office, community colleges often have bulletin boards or online student groups where housing gets posted, which can help you see what's actually moving.

@Andrew Foster some decent advice here, but also some feedback from those who really don't have enough info to support their perspective.Many DIY investors price repairs on materials only and forget about labor as they do their own work.We're a PMC in Metro Detroit, but here's how our process would work:1) MoveOut Video & Pics used to create Scope Of Work (SOW)2) SOW broken down into Priority Categories:- Health & Safety- Government Required (municipality/S8 inspection requirements)- Property Preservation- Marketing Impact / Tenant Retention- Miscellaneous3) Bids obtained if we feel work will exceed Owner Approval Threshold4) Bid sent & discussed with owner to, "redline to their budget"5) Work begins once owner approves & funds6) Completion video/pics providedOf course, while this is going on our Marketing Dept would be doing a rental analysis & ad, and discussing with owner.

I use QuickBooks Online for my wife's business, our clients, and will use it for my real estate when I get to needing a better software.

Anyone selling $10K–$30K courses on this model is skipping the hard part: local law.Co-living can work great, but only with:proper screeningstrict house rulesweekly cleaningclear expectationscompliance with your city’s occupancy limitsThere is no legal shortcut that magically bypasses zoning + occupancy limits.If your city caps at 3 unrelated adults, the only legit ways to go above that are:Zoning for rooming / boarding houseConditional use permitsAssisted care licensing (totally different world)Converting to multi-unit legallyEverything else is “guru fantasy land.”