All Forum Posts by: Cosmo Iannopollo

I've only had one experience renting so far, so take this for what it's worth, but I followed my gut as much as possible, set criteria and stuck to it. I had one family who was very interested but couldn't provide any verifiable income, asked how flexible I was on the payment due date, and were proposing have 4 adults living in a 2 bedroom apartment. I ultimately declined. 

In your case, the 700 credit score is enticing if you're willing to take the section 8 risk. I was not. The eviction process is far too demanding. The college students are probably your safest bet out of your options (crazy to think), but I'd be charging a high security deposit. 

I would keep looking. From your posts, it sounds like your guts aren't too thrilled with any option and that's a sign. 

Thanks @Elisha Brady. Feel like you can learn a lot just by lurking, haha

Hey, thanks @Sherry Lawler, what kind of writing do you do? I do the kind that drives me into real estate, haha. 

Hey @Phil Z., ever have any luck with anything in the East Rock area? 

Greetings all!

Was driving up to a wedding in Danvers, MA yesterday and my fiance told me she was searching for a real estate podcast to listen to, found biggerpockets.com, and here I am less than 24 hours later. What a freaking site, haha. 

About me, I am an advertising copywriter by trade, real estate investor by ambition. I am a total newbie who never envisioned this as my life. In December 2014, I bought a duplex, of which I rent half and live in the other half. Best decision I've ever made. 

Now I am here to continue my growth, expand my holdings, and somehow do it all with very little in the bank. I can't offer much in terms of shared knowledge (yet), but I can offer my services as a copywriter should anyone need some writing done. 

Other than that, I'm just excited to be here and be surrounded by some seriously motivated people. Thanks for having me. 

Cosmo