I even had the crew that delivered my last dishwasher delivery not know it was haul away and had to tell them to take the old one.  

Obvious next step.Outcome: Higher opt-in rates and fewer drop-offs.Step 4: Connect the follow-up – Deliver the magnet by email and kick off a short nurture.Outcome: Fast replies, booked calls, and warmer conversations.Step 5: Promote it everywhere – Pin it to your profiles, run a small ad, add a QR code to mailers, and link it from blog posts.Outcome: Consistent daily signups instead of random spikes.Sample Templates or ScenariosCampaign outline: “Thinking of Selling in [ZIP]”Audience: Owners in 66208 who plan to list in 3–6 monthsLead magnet: 7-page “Pricing and Prep Playbook for 66208”Landing page: Headline, 3 bullets, short form, privacy notePromotion: Two feed posts, one email to SOI, $10/day zip-code ad, QR on postcardFollow-up: 5-email series with tips, then invite to a short pricing consultEmail sequence (5 messages, plain text)Delivery: Link to the guide and one tip they can use todayStory: A quick win from a recent sale in their areaEducation: Common pricing mistake and how to avoid itSoft proof: Short review from a local clientNext step: Offer a quick call or home value reviewChecklist: “Weekend Prep for Show-Ready Photos”Clear counters and floorsLight bulbs matched and workingFresh towels and neutral linensCurb touch-ups and swept walkwaysScent neutral, windows cleanedInvestor scenario: “2-Unit Analyzer”Magnet: Google Sheet that calculates taxes, insurance, rent, vacancy, and cash-on-cashNurture: Three short emails on screening, maintenance, and lending contactsClose: Invitation to get on a weekly deals listMistakes to AvoidToo generic – “Ultimate home guide” sounds nice and converts poorlyToo hard to consume – Keep it short, skimmable, and useful on a phoneNo follow-up – If delivery is the end, the lead goes coldWeak headline – Lead with the outcome and the audienceAsking for too much – Start with name and email; add phone laterSet and forget – Update quarterly so advice and stats stay currentThe Bottom LineLead magnets work because they flip the script.

Bring documentation showing you registered with DCA, the late delivery date, and proof you tried to resolve this ASAP.

Some investors will also hire a local co host or property manager who can handle setup, take deliveries, and oversee projects if you don’t want to be hands on.If you want to keep more control, you can also hire a designer just for the setup phase to get the property ready, then hand it off to your cleaner or PM.

The great thing is on the larger furniture items with Costco you schedule the delivery.

., net-7 on verified milestones) in exchange for pricing and priority.Test small jobs first; promote trades to your A-list only after on-time, on-budget performance twice.Standardize to reduce wasteCreate repeatable finish schedules (same trim profile, faucet line, paint palette) so crews work faster and leftovers are reusable.Pre-kit jobs: one delivery per room (box includes all hardware, fixtures, and consumables).Contracting disciplineUse fixed-scope, milestone-based contracts with:Progress draws tied to inspections/photosNo deposit or minimal mobilizationLien waivers at each drawDaily liquidated damages for missed deadlines (after grace period)Written change order policy with price + time impact before work proceeds2) Time: Move Faster to Reduce Carry and RiskFront-load planningWalk the property with all key trades before closing; finalize scope, bids, and schedule ahead of day 1.Pull permits early; choose scopes that avoid structural or major MEP reroutes when timelines matter.Sequencing & overlapSchedule parallel workstreams (e.g., exterior/landscaping while interior demo proceeds).Use a Gantt chart (even a simple spreadsheet) to track trade start/finish, dependencies, and buffers.Daily control15-minute stand-up with GC or project lead each morning (photos + punch list).Two inspections/week: one quality, one progress vs. schedule.Keep critical spares on hand (breakers, valves, GFCIs, common trim, extra boxes of flooring).Tech + templatesSimple tools (Google Drive + shared photo folders, or apps like Buildertrend/Jobber) for scope sheets, punch lists, and photo proof.Use QR codes in rooms linking to the finish schedule for fewer “what goes here?”

Supply is Tightening • After record deliveries in 2023–24, new construction is dropping 60–70% in 2025. • That slowdown + strong demand = more stability for landlords in the next few years. 

I think the next 4-5 years on MF in DFW will be good as we see the large number of apartment deliveries come to an end for a while. 

That development was very successful and many buyers tried to resell before delivery but the developer would oppose until they had sold all their units.

You could hire a local handyman to pickup and assemble items.You could also go to too to go and buy the big stuff and have it delivered.Other stuff you could order on Wayfair and Amazon and have it shipped to the house.A local staging company might be willing to help you and coordinate deliveries that you purchase.Turnkey is going to cost a lot more.