Anyone using a particular lease or software for Weekly rentals.  

The 10% includes:- Marketing on 15+ Channels- 24/7 Guest Communications- Pricing via dynamic pricing software + live revenue manager- State and local tax remittances- Various softwares such as lock automation, owner portal, guest portals etcWhat it does not include is housekeeping and maintenance management. 

Most management software offers free trials you can play with too.

Two facilities a mile apart can perform completely differently based on visibility, access, competition density, and local move-in drivers.Operationally, most early mistakes happen around overestimating lease-up speed, underestimating capex for conversions or expansions, and assuming revenue management software replaces market knowledge.

I would recommend a professional PM who does all the paperwork and presentation with real software, gives monthly reports and has clearly defined leasing/turn timelines even if their fee is a bit higher; it usually pays for itself.Good luck!

Brandon Turner is always a great read and a great resource to have around as you develop in this industry.This excerpt took me back to my student housing days and if you know anything about the industry, the A-class properties are ran like machines with some of the best training being offered to their teams.

If sewer runs through the DR Horton development, that is a big plus.

What actually works best is developing your own network of family, friends and acquaintences.Social media makes it so easy to tap your personal network and develop it.Unfortunately, many are afraid to approach their network - which often means you're NOT proud of what you are doing or lack confidence and don't want to screw someone you know over.

At 5 properties, if you intend to purchase more, I would highly recommend investing in legitimate software and getting things in place that way when you do scale up, you aren't wasting time trying to fumble and understand the mechanics of how everything works etc.Stessa is free, and Buildium fees vary depending on your unit count but given your situation, it should be under $100 per month even with EFT transaction fees etc.

That’s driving sustained demand for people who can design, build, and operate real infrastructure.If I were advising my own kids—or anyone thinking seriously about career durability—I’d be paying close attention to:Mechanical and electrical engineeringHVAC and thermal managementEnergy systemsWater and infrastructure tradesThese roles don’t fade when software cycles change.