# Tech & Software **URL:** https://forum.retipster.com/c/tech-software/16.md [Latest](https://forum.retipster.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.retipster.com/categories.md) --- ## [About the Tech & Software category](https://forum.retipster.com/t/about-the-tech-software-category/18)
**Author:** [@deleted\_user](https://forum.retipster.com/u/deleted_user)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2024, 7:32pm UTC](https://forum.retipster.com/t/about-the-tech-software-category/18 "2024-03-23T19:32:03Z")
The place to discuss software, websites and other technology in the real estate industry today. --- ## [What the New Google AI Update Means for Land Investors](https://forum.retipster.com/t/what-the-new-google-ai-update-means-for-land-investors/11302)
**Author:** [@retipsterseth](https://forum.retipster.com/u/retipsterseth)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2026, 12:21pm UTC](https://forum.retipster.com/t/what-the-new-google-ai-update-means-for-land-investors/11302 "2026-06-01T12:21:12Z")
After reading about the new Google update, I think land investors need to pay attention. With the new Google AI updates, I think the way land investors handle their leads is about to matter a whole lot more. Google … --- ## [Manus, Perplexity, Claude - what are you all using?](https://forum.retipster.com/t/manus-perplexity-claude-what-are-you-all-using/11194)
**Author:** [@mattpayne](https://forum.retipster.com/u/mattpayne)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2026, 2:27pm UTC](https://forum.retipster.com/t/manus-perplexity-claude-what-are-you-all-using/11194 "2026-04-20T14:27:40Z")
I’ve been trying to wrap my head around some of the new agentic AI tools out there. Things like Manus, Perplexity Max, Claude Cowork, and others. I’m amazed at what some of these tools can do, and I can’t believe it’s o… --- ## [ChatGPT conversion for messy year end reports](https://forum.retipster.com/t/chatgpt-conversion-for-messy-year-end-reports/10934)
**Author:** [@Steve\_Hodgdon](https://forum.retipster.com/u/Steve_Hodgdon)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2026, 9:26pm UTC](https://forum.retipster.com/t/chatgpt-conversion-for-messy-year-end-reports/10934 "2026-01-14T21:26:41Z")
I just spent half an hour trying to get GPT to convert a Fidelity National account history into an excel file. Simply wanted payment, interest, prin, fees, taxes summarized for year end. Back and forth! Then I remember C… --- ## [Does Stride CRM do SMS campaigns? Or integrate with Launch Control?](https://forum.retipster.com/t/does-stride-crm-do-sms-campaigns-or-integrate-with-launch-control/10922)
**Author:** [@GarrettM](https://forum.retipster.com/u/GarrettM)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2026, 1:06pm UTC](https://forum.retipster.com/t/does-stride-crm-do-sms-campaigns-or-integrate-with-launch-control/10922 "2026-01-12T13:06:00Z")
Im considering Stride CRM and want to focus this year primarily on SMS campaigns. Does Stride have a text campaign feature or does it integrate well with any of the popular SMS services like Launch Control? --- ## [Outdoor Camera Cabinets for Self-Storage Sites](https://forum.retipster.com/t/outdoor-camera-cabinets-for-self-storage-sites/10847)
**Author:** [@Doug1](https://forum.retipster.com/u/Doug1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2025, 1:47pm UTC](https://forum.retipster.com/t/outdoor-camera-cabinets-for-self-storage-sites/10847 "2025-12-17T13:47:05Z")
In one of Seth’s YouTube episodes about his self-storage project he had his cameras housed in an outdoor cabinet that I think was heated and cooled. I need one of these for the camera system I am installing at one of my… --- ## [Stripe Product Description for Real Estate](https://forum.retipster.com/t/stripe-product-description-for-real-estate/10732)
**Author:** [@cody1](https://forum.retipster.com/u/cody1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2025, 11:51pm UTC](https://forum.retipster.com/t/stripe-product-description-for-real-estate/10732 "2025-11-09T23:51:58Z")
Hello, I would like to use Stripe to process credit card payments. I am a land investor and am having trouble getting past the product description question since my product is real estate. What have you guys said to get… --- ## [How Many Skip Traces Do You Run Each Month? (Poll)](https://forum.retipster.com/t/how-many-skip-traces-do-you-run-each-month-poll/10691)
**Author:** [@retipsterseth](https://forum.retipster.com/u/retipsterseth)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2025, 3:46pm UTC](https://forum.retipster.com/t/how-many-skip-traces-do-you-run-each-month-poll/10691 "2025-10-28T15:46:43Z")
For those who use skip tracing (whether you’re getting phone numbers or emails, for texting, cold calling, or ringless voicemails), how many skip traces do you usually process on a monthly basis? poll --- ## [Google Earth Studio: Free Property Flyover Videos](https://forum.retipster.com/t/google-earth-studio-free-property-flyover-videos/10547)
**Author:** [@retipsterseth](https://forum.retipster.com/u/retipsterseth)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2025, 1:30pm UTC](https://forum.retipster.com/t/google-earth-studio-free-property-flyover-videos/10547 "2025-09-23T13:30:20Z")
Most land investors know about Google Earth, but did you know you can create cinematic aerial flyovers of your properties without a drone? Google Earth Studio is 100% free, and it lets you control the lighting, angles, … --- ## [Off-Grid Electricity Options for Small Residence - Need Advice!](https://forum.retipster.com/t/off-grid-electricity-options-for-small-residence-need-advice/10552)
**Author:** [@charlotteirwin](https://forum.retipster.com/u/charlotteirwin)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2025, 10:41pm UTC](https://forum.retipster.com/t/off-grid-electricity-options-for-small-residence-need-advice/10552 "2025-09-22T22:41:38Z")
Following up on our discussion about Starlink in this thread - once I get reliable internet sorted, the next big challenge is figuring out the most efficient and cost-effective way to power a small off-grid residence. W… --- ## [SEO Optimization: Cost and Best Practices](https://forum.retipster.com/t/seo-optimization-cost-and-best-practices/9664)
**Author:** [@PrecisionTerrain](https://forum.retipster.com/u/PrecisionTerrain)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2025, 1:51pm UTC](https://forum.retipster.com/t/seo-optimization-cost-and-best-practices/9664 "2025-07-23T13:51:49Z")
Has anybody paid for consulting on SEO for their website to increase traffic? Interested in getting some feedback, and have a couple consultations scheduled next week to get some prices. I have no clue what the prices … --- ## [Best Land Selling Website Design Examples](https://forum.retipster.com/t/best-land-selling-website-design-examples/9548)
**Author:** [@retipsterseth](https://forum.retipster.com/u/retipsterseth)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2025, 12:26pm UTC](https://forum.retipster.com/t/best-land-selling-website-design-examples/9548 "2025-07-09T12:26:54Z")
I’m looking for examples of GREAT-looking land-selling websites. These websites need to look great (whether viewed on a desktop or mobile device), be easy to navigate, and give an excellent first impression. At first g… --- ## [Seeking feedback on real estate lead generation website](https://forum.retipster.com/t/seeking-feedback-on-real-estate-lead-generation-website/9780)
**Author:** [@Gavin\_Olsen](https://forum.retipster.com/u/Gavin_Olsen)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2025, 7:03pm UTC](https://forum.retipster.com/t/seeking-feedback-on-real-estate-lead-generation-website/9780 "2025-07-08T19:03:30Z")
Hey all! I’m looking for advice on my website to generate incoming leads for real estate - https://gavinolsen.com. Any advice is greatly appreciated --- ## [What are the best skip tracing services - cost and quality?](https://forum.retipster.com/t/what-are-the-best-skip-tracing-services-cost-and-quality/7428)
**Author:** [@seanjean](https://forum.retipster.com/u/seanjean)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2025, 3:34pm UTC](https://forum.retipster.com/t/what-are-the-best-skip-tracing-services-cost-and-quality/7428 "2025-06-24T15:34:32Z")
There are a bunch of different ways to skip trace property owners these days. The ones I know about (thanks to Seth’s videos) are Direct Skip, PropStream, PiN, Versium, Property Radar. I know there are many more out th… --- ## [Best software to manage seller financing?](https://forum.retipster.com/t/best-software-to-manage-seller-financing/418)
**Author:** [@GatorCountry73](https://forum.retipster.com/u/GatorCountry73)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2025, 2:38pm UTC](https://forum.retipster.com/t/best-software-to-manage-seller-financing/418 "2025-06-18T14:38:31Z")
I have a portfolio of 10 seller-financed loans and have an opportunity to purchase another 25 from another seller I know who needs the cash. My only issue is that I already spend 10-20 hours a month dealing with issues … --- ## [A Tool That Finds Underpriced Properties by Zip Code](https://forum.retipster.com/t/a-tool-that-finds-underpriced-properties-by-zip-code/9407)
**Author:** [@PropertyDealFinder](https://forum.retipster.com/u/PropertyDealFinder)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2025, 7:51pm UTC](https://forum.retipster.com/t/a-tool-that-finds-underpriced-properties-by-zip-code/9407 "2025-05-24T19:51:16Z")
Hey everyone :waving\_hand: I’m a data scientist and recently launched a real estate tool I think many of you here might find valuable — especially if you’re the type who enjoys digging into deals and running your own nu… --- ## [Best Free Skip Tracing Tools to Find Anyone Online](https://forum.retipster.com/t/best-free-skip-tracing-tools-to-find-anyone-online/9355)
**Author:** [@retipsterseth](https://forum.retipster.com/u/retipsterseth)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2025, 7:25pm UTC](https://forum.retipster.com/t/best-free-skip-tracing-tools-to-find-anyone-online/9355 "2025-05-24T19:25:15Z")
A member of our community, @Doyle\_Cook, has some experience as a private investigator. Given his experience, I emailed him a while back, asking if he would put together a list of his favorite free, low-cost, or non-gated… --- ## [What's the best thing about your CRM?](https://forum.retipster.com/t/whats-the-best-thing-about-your-crm/9284)
**Author:** [@Mark\_Hudson](https://forum.retipster.com/u/Mark_Hudson)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2025, 1:11pm UTC](https://forum.retipster.com/t/whats-the-best-thing-about-your-crm/9284 "2025-04-21T13:11:42Z")
What is the best thing about your CRM? What other reasons do you prefer your CRM? --- ## [What CRM software is everyone using these days in their land business?](https://forum.retipster.com/t/what-crm-software-is-everyone-using-these-days-in-their-land-business/7739)
**Author:** [@retipsterseth](https://forum.retipster.com/u/retipsterseth)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2025, 1:14am UTC](https://forum.retipster.com/t/what-crm-software-is-everyone-using-these-days-in-their-land-business/7739 "2025-03-17T01:14:53Z")
What CRM software is everyone using these days in their land business? poll --- ## [Can someone recommend a website creator in the Phillippines?](https://forum.retipster.com/t/can-someone-recommend-a-website-creator-in-the-phillippines/8248)
**Author:** [@syasturi](https://forum.retipster.com/u/syasturi)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2025, 6:02pm UTC](https://forum.retipster.com/t/can-someone-recommend-a-website-creator-in-the-phillippines/8248 "2025-03-05T18:02:57Z")
I have a website creator in India who did very good work for me a few years ago, but now that I am having a second website created, her work is just not up to the same quality. I know there is a lot of outsourcing of t… --- ## [Launch Control 10DLC Blocked Over LLC Address](https://forum.retipster.com/t/launch-control-10dlc-blocked-over-llc-address/7829)
**Author:** [@CMT](https://forum.retipster.com/u/CMT)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2024, 11:25am UTC](https://forum.retipster.com/t/launch-control-10dlc-blocked-over-llc-address/7829 "2024-08-06T11:25:03Z")
For our LLC address were using a 3rd party service in which they give you a “suite number” for your own mailing purposes, while all else is the same for the rest of the companies using their service. Just had a call fro… --- ## [Mail merge with Google docs](https://forum.retipster.com/t/mail-merge-with-google-docs/7658)
**Author:** [@alfjomoc](https://forum.retipster.com/u/alfjomoc)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2024, 1:14pm UTC](https://forum.retipster.com/t/mail-merge-with-google-docs/7658 "2024-07-30T13:14:55Z")
Hello everyone, Has anyone is the community ever done a mail merge through Google docs/sheets? If so, what plugins do you use and how’d the process go? --- ## [How to Add RingCentral Extensions](https://forum.retipster.com/t/how-to-add-ringcentral-extensions/265)
**Author:** [@SeanHangley](https://forum.retipster.com/u/SeanHangley)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2023, 3:16pm UTC](https://forum.retipster.com/t/how-to-add-ringcentral-extensions/265 "2023-03-07T15:16:24Z")
Hey guys, I bought RingCentral Premium (holiday pricing) and am beginning to set up my phone system. I’m following along with the video posted below and have thus far set it so that when a seller calls my number it goes… --- ## [Looking for submission form examples for real estate buying website](https://forum.retipster.com/t/looking-for-submission-form-examples-for-real-estate-buying-website/7498)
**Author:** [@alfjomoc](https://forum.retipster.com/u/alfjomoc)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2024, 3:31pm UTC](https://forum.retipster.com/t/looking-for-submission-form-examples-for-real-estate-buying-website/7498 "2024-05-11T15:31:09Z")
Hello everyone, I recently finished the Masterclass course and started taking action on building out my business. Does anyone here in the community have submission form examples, templates, or even a website link becau… --- ## [LISTSOURCE - Anyone pulling their lists from here?](https://forum.retipster.com/t/listsource-anyone-pulling-their-lists-from-here/7480)
**Author:** [@CMT](https://forum.retipster.com/u/CMT)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2024, 1:17pm UTC](https://forum.retipster.com/t/listsource-anyone-pulling-their-lists-from-here/7480 "2024-05-09T13:17:20Z")
Wondering if anybody is using it currently and if the Data is accurate? Thanks. --- ## [Does texting still work for finding land deals?](https://forum.retipster.com/t/does-texting-still-work-for-finding-land-deals/7417)
**Author:** [@mattpayne](https://forum.retipster.com/u/mattpayne)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2024, 8:01pm UTC](https://forum.retipster.com/t/does-texting-still-work-for-finding-land-deals/7417 "2024-04-13T20:01:48Z")
I remember hearing about all the changes to the texting rules about 6 months ago when a bunch of die hard SMS fans started getting out of it. Is anyone still sending texts to find land deals? If so, how well is it worki… --- ## [Quality of LandVision Data Lists in Comparison with DataTree](https://forum.retipster.com/t/quality-of-landvision-data-lists-in-comparison-with-datatree/53)
**Author:** [@jhb\_0](https://forum.retipster.com/u/jhb_0)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2024, 5:08am UTC](https://forum.retipster.com/t/quality-of-landvision-data-lists-in-comparison-with-datatree/53 "2024-03-06T05:08:24Z")
There are no results when I search LandVision. Does anyone use them and if so, how quality are their data lists compared to DataTree? --- ## [Looking for AI Tool for Zoning/Subdivision Regulations](https://forum.retipster.com/t/looking-for-ai-tool-for-zoning-subdivision-regulations/61)
**Author:** [@ScottHolmes](https://forum.retipster.com/u/ScottHolmes)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2024, 8:24am UTC](https://forum.retipster.com/t/looking-for-ai-tool-for-zoning-subdivision-regulations/61 "2024-02-10T08:24:08Z")
@retipsterseth recently recorded a cool video showing how he used an AI tool to upload and interpret a zoning ordinance for a self-storage project he was looking at. Can anyone point me in the direction of the video/nam… --- ## [Using Plastiq for Escrow Funding w/ Credit Card. Anyone with Experience?](https://forum.retipster.com/t/using-plastiq-for-escrow-funding-w-credit-card-anyone-with-experience/108)
**Author:** [@dirtdeeds](https://forum.retipster.com/u/dirtdeeds)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2024, 6:26pm UTC](https://forum.retipster.com/t/using-plastiq-for-escrow-funding-w-credit-card-anyone-with-experience/108 "2024-01-16T18:26:25Z")
Has anyone funded escrow with your credit card by processing the payment via Plastiq.com? --- ## [What purpose does social media serve in your real estate business (seriously)?](https://forum.retipster.com/t/what-purpose-does-social-media-serve-in-your-real-estate-business-seriously/1042)
**Author:** [@mattpayne](https://forum.retipster.com/u/mattpayne)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2023, 2:37pm UTC](https://forum.retipster.com/t/what-purpose-does-social-media-serve-in-your-real-estate-business-seriously/1042 "2023-11-09T14:37:03Z")
Years ago, social media was a "new thing" that was all the rage. Start a Facebook Page, they said. Get on Instagram, they said. Open a Twitter account, they said. When I look at the activity my social media pages and pro… [Next page](https://forum.retipster.com/c/tech-software/16.md?page=1)