But unfortunately their accounting systems are always lacking.As AI and tech continue to improve, I'm sure these integrating tools will as well.

Luckily I'm in tech and understand how to use DNS blockers to block any secret tv.

If anyone has any tips for us newbies, i would love to chat and get a better understanding from people who are more experienced.Also, I work in sales for a plumbing supplier so I have many great connections to plumbers, HVAC techs, and other professionals who are experienced with doing jobs for real estate investors.

You are being fed messages to think a certain way, problem solve a certain way, work a certain way, exist a certain way as a cog in a wheel of a giant machine.

I have accelerated to management previously and it didn't make a noticeable difference as I think their tech team has changed with all the mergers, etc.

Hi Erica, its a great strategy to offset w-2 income that I used while I still had full time tech job in Sillicon Valley and acquired a few homes in Kissimmee,FL.

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Love your background — sounds like you’ve been at the intersection of real estate, tech, and strategy for a long time.

🧐The idea that Bigger Pockets is being run by tech people (at least that’s what is being circulated), instead of actual real estate investors was disappointing as well….

Maintenance issues are typically a phone call to either an AC tech or Plumber.