Traveling & Real Estate
Traveling Essentials for Real Estate Investment
I personally love traveling, and since I have been in and around real estate my entire life, it’s no wonder I’m always looking at real estate during my travels. It makes my journey more purposeful and intentional and, of course, allows me to compare different markets and how real estate investments defer from market to market.
I personally love traveling, and since I have been in and around real estate my entire life, it’s no wonder I’m always looking at real estate during my travels. It makes my journey more purposeful and intentional and, of course, allows me to compare different markets and how real estate investments defer from market to market.
The world of real estate investment involves constantly traveling from city to city, looking for the best deals on houses and apartments to add to your portfolio. Most people choose to do this by car or plane. Still, suppose you’re always on the road. In that case, you must bring along the right travel essentials to still be comfortable looking at properties, potential pitch investors, and make plans with colleagues in other parts of the country. Here are some key items that every real estate investor should consider bringing with them as they travel.
- Online Property Management Software
A plan is important so you can easily manage your rental property. With online property management software, you’ll be able to track your properties, show them off and get people interested in renting them out, and you can do it all from the comfort of your home. It’s time to stop worrying about managing your investment property on the go. Get yourself set up with online property management software and start managing your properties even on the go.
- Inexpensive & Flexible Smartphone Service
Since most of your time will be spent on the go, it’s important to have a smartphone service that is flexible and inexpensive. For instance, T-Mobile has unlimited everything for $60/month and only requires a credit check. T-Mobile also offers international roaming at an affordable rate so you won’t miss any calls while abroad! If you are looking for more flexibility but don’t want to give up your phone number, then Republic Wireless could be a good option. They offer unlimited talk & text with data for just $15/month plus taxes and fees.
- Google Voice For Free Phone Numbers & Voicemail
Google Voice is a free service that allows you to set up a phone number that forwards to your existing cell phone or landline. You can also set up voicemail and voicemail messages. The best part about this is that you can access it anywhere as you travel. If someone leaves a message, they’ll get the recording as if they left it at your office instead of wherever it may be forwarded to on any given day!
- Online Banking tool
One of the most important aspects of managing real estate investments is ensuring that you have easy access to your accounts and can monitor them regularly. In order to do this, you must have the right banking tools in place. The first thing to look for is an online bank account with high-interest rates. Online banks often offer some of the best rates because they can save money by not having any branches or by reducing overhead costs. Next, ensure that your bank has internet security measures like SSL encryption so nobody else can log into your account without permission.
- Paperless Filing System
If you constantly travel for work and want to ensure that your documents are in order, you may consider converting to a paperless filing system. This system will store your files electronically so you can access them from anywhere. Plus, tracking them is much easier as they are not getting lost or scattered. Be sure to create a backup copy of all your files before leaving the office and take the proper steps to ensure the security of those copies.
- Ultra-Fast Scanner
Another thing to always carry with you as a real estate investor when traveling is an ultra-fast scanner. This type of scanner can scan documents, receipts, or any other information you need for your business on the go. You can even use it to convert paper documents into digital files. With this handy device, you’ll never have to worry about not having the paperwork you need when you’re away from home.
- Remote Desktop Software
These remote desktop software programs let you access your computer from a remote location as you travel. This can be helpful if you need to fix something on your computer that you don’t have access to at the moment or if you’re trying to get files from a different location. Many free and paid options are available online, so take some time to find one that’s right for you.
If you’d like to receive more information on the real estate market and trends, please give me a call. You’’ll be surprised to discover how each market differs and the best strategies smart investors use to maximize their profits and portfolios.