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Donald B. Record keeping system
3 October 2025 | 4 replies
Personally my tech stack looks like this:Docusign - signing leases (technically rentredi can do this I think, I'm just too lazy to change)Rentredi - applications for properties, tenant payment platform, maintenance request trackingBaselane - Banking (you may not need this yet with only one property but SO great to have multiple accounts for multiple props)Notion - SOP docs, how to's, general instructions in databases and pagesTango - use to record step by step instructions of specific tasks and link in Notion pages where necessaryI also self manage, and most of my communication is with tenants, handyman, and occasionally banks, so I don't have a great rec for how to most effectively communicate with a PM, however if you have a project database set up in Notion it should be easy to create the steps you want and track how you like
Bob V. typical furnishing costs
4 October 2025 | 21 replies
Hello fellow investors, how much do you typically spend to fully furnish a 3-bedroom, 2-bath STR home, and what effective strategies have you used to keep furnishing costs down?
Abhijeet Lavatre Out-of-State Duplex Management - Remote Inspection and Repairs
26 September 2025 | 1 reply
I've inherited the existing tenants, and one of them is now moving out, presenting an opportunity for a turnover.As I manage this property remotely (I use Hemlane for property management) , I'm looking for tips and best practices from experienced out-of-state investors on how to effectively handle the inspection and coordination of necessary repairs from a distance.Specifically, I'm interested in:Remote Inspection: What tools or services do you use to get a thorough understanding of the property's condition without being physically present?
Shaya Piispanen Creative ways to tap into significant equity tied up in a rental property?
18 September 2025 | 6 replies
What are the most effective ways to unlock this equity?
Michael Trinsey Kissimmee STR/Disney Themed/5/4
23 September 2025 | 14 replies
If they truly are out of tourist zoned land to keep adding those neighborhoods that should help settle things over the next few years, but I'm not really seeing anything in the near-term now that Epic Universe launched without much effect.
Ryan Butler Fix & Flip Insurance
1 October 2025 | 7 replies
The hope is to avoid liability events but there are effective risk shifting strategies all investors should implement as well.
Barbara Johannsen Finding Reliable Note Opportunities
19 September 2025 | 0 replies
What’s been most effective for you?
Richard Badamo STR Rentals to Corporations and Businesses.
16 September 2025 | 11 replies
Hi Richard, thanks for sharing this—it sounds like a great setup you’ve got in Punta Cana.
Natalie Brown Jumping in to the Real Estate Investment World!
6 October 2025 | 10 replies
Proper planning can also improve your negotiating position in legal disputes and potentially lead to more favorable outcomes.To navigate these areas effectively, I strongly recommend working with qualified professionals, including a knowledgeable tax advisor who understands real estate and a seasoned asset protection attorney familiar with your specific goals and risk profile.
Mitchell McGuinnis The numbers aren’t working, what am I doing wrong?
19 September 2025 | 7 replies
You will need to account for transaction costs at the presumed exit as well as any tax effects to get an accurate picture that can be compared to other investment returns.