I've seen studies that show 72.5% of real estate professionals report increased productivity when using a CRM.There's many studies on this in general but as a Real Estate Agent, which CRM do you use?

I do hope if you're open to it, that you clicked the link for the screener, I know you've been around a long time and brought a lot of value to the forums yourself, so if you're willing to talk to the product team I think you'd have valued insight!! 

(in my area the soil of each proposed lot has to pass a perc test if the properties will be on septic or be able to connect to the city sewer if not... you'll need both legal access and physical access... the lot will need to be level enough to build on, etc. there is a lot more to look into but those are the big ones). 

With single-family homes, the issues are different, you carry the full burden of maintenance, so the physical condition of the house, along with any municipal violations, becomes a much bigger factor.In the end, for me it always comes down to three essential considerations before bidding: understanding the market conditions surrounding the property, knowing which liens or debts you would inherit, and being clear about the physical condition of the property and the repair costs you might be facing.

I am an out of state investor so I can't physically take them to small claims court. 

Someone physically knocks on doors until people answer - more reliable than phone alarms.

Downside = no physical branch if you ever need in-person service. 

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?

Obviously this is dependent on your local area, saturation and quality of product.

To the local title company experts and agents in the Erie County area:I need help understanding when I can skip the time and cost of a new land survey (the physical measuring of the lot) when closing on a simple, existing single-family house that hasn't changed in 50 years.For a standard, old residential home, can we usually use the old survey from the previous owner to get the necessary title insurance?