Finally getting that First Rental

[Cory Melick]

Hey BP,

I just wanted to share my ongoing, albeit sporadic story. Originally I was supposed to close on a 1.25% SFR in my area. A month away from closing, my wife and I decided to move (WV to NC, so just a little distance). We were able to back out of the existing deal. We have since prepared our primary home in WV for renting. We posted our first PostLets ad last night and already have 3 showings!!! So excited! A want to thank the BP Community for all that I've learned on here and hope to share may success stories here!

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@Cory Melick 

Good luck! Remember... screening, screening, screening!!!!! Great blog post called "The Top 8 Mistakes Made by Rookie Landlords" was posted on BP just a few hours ago. It's good common sense reading.

[Cory Melick]

@Wendy Noble

Thanks for advice.  I just read that article and about to re-read the ultimate guide to tenant screening.  Much work to be done, but happy to see things finally coming together!

[Tom Mills]

Good luck! I live in Raleigh and work in Charlotte. Where did you move to in NC? I just sent in my HUD paperwork for a bid I won for a SFR in Charlotte. I plan to live in it for a while and then rent it.
Tom