All Forum Posts by: Elton Tate

 That's a good point. Most homes that need an offer before seeing it stay on the market longer than the ones that don't. I will include something similar to the verbiage you mentioned in the offer.

Elton

 @Marcus Auerbach, this is so helpful. Thank you!

@Keith Mintz, Another thing to consider about Furnished Finder is that insurance agencies use the site to find clients' housing during home repairs or other circumstances outside their control. I've noticed that many insurance agencies reach out for possible bookings. Unfortunately, most dates coincide with Airbnb guests' stays at my property, so I don't have much experience in that area yet, but I look forward to finding out.

One con about Furnished Finder so far is the messaging system, but most people prefer to reach out via phone. Make sure you have your phone number listed.

@Marcus Auerbach I don't think I've heard of this approach to defining the A—D neighborhoods. Most people refer to the proximity of certain stores, crime, and high-performing schools. I am definitely going to give it 

Do you use a specific site for this information? Google is most likely the answer, but I want to ask just in case it's not.

@Michael Smythe, it's great that you provide transparency to your clients.

@Steve K. fair enough. lol

@Michael Smythe, I'm working with someone with experience investing properties in the Metro Detroit area. I'm definitely looking in the City of Detroit because I know the market well. I agree with the rent analysis. The details are mentioned in the MLS. One of the properties is listed as S8 rentals. Thanks. If I need any help, I will definitely reach out.

@Steve K., one property was almost double what it is today, so it's not priced aggressively enough. I did a little research out of curiosity on one of the properties, and it shows an out-of-country seller, so what you're saying makes sense. 

No offense taken, but I don't see anything wrong with asking the question; so far, I have only asked one seller this question, and it was merely out of curiosity, especially what I know about the area of that property, so it just made me wonder. I am glad that I clearly found a lot of people's pet peeves with this question. :D

@Crystal Smith, that's definitely been the case :), but I don't have a solid team like yourself. Not yet, at least.

@Rick Albert, I agree, but I guess that's just for primary residencies... But I have even seen it for those types of properties as well, which is why I was confused. Those properties are marked as investment properties and primary home occupancy. If you lowball them, they're not even going to take it. I actually did make an offer on a property that I should have written a lower offer for; they held on to the offer for a few days and then tried to get me to pay full price after they couldn't get other people to buy the property. For this property, the boiler went out (cost $25,000, is what I told you in the past), and the pipes burst, damaging the ceiling and surrounding area.

@Chris Seveney

The properties are listed on the MLS.

I appreciate the confidence boost @Bruce Woodruff!

Thanks, @Jessie Dillon. I don't mind not seeing the property until after an agreement is in place when a tenant is present, but not being able to see the property when no tenant is present is a bit odd.

I'm still trying to understand how the process should go, so thanks again for mentioning when I should expect the rent roll and lease agreements. I was told to review the two documents before finalizing anything.