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All Forum Posts by: Lisa K. Bruno

Lisa K. Bruno has started 1 posts and replied 21 times.

Post: What websites can I use to conduct credit checks on tenants ?

Lisa K. Bruno
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Posted
  • Plano, TX
  • Posts 22
  • Votes 15

Hi Som.  With Innago, you set up the information you would like to collect on the application.  I held an open house where I collected the email addresses of everyone who attended.  From there I sent them an invitation to apply via Innago.  They input all their information and pay for the screening.  You can require credit or background or both.  Be sure to put your minimum qualifications in a few different places.  I gave each open house attendee a handout, I also posted the min qual on the rental listing (Innago now does this as well!) and I put the qualifications on the email invitation.  Knowing your minimum qualifications they can then decide if they want to apply.

Post: What websites can I use to conduct credit checks on tenants ?

Lisa K. Bruno
Pro Member
Posted
  • Plano, TX
  • Posts 22
  • Votes 15

I use Innago for everything and am very happy with this software.  It's designed for small to medium-sized portfolios and includes everything you need to lease a property (application, screening, even online lease signing of your own lease).  After your property is leased, you can collect rent payments, communicate with tenants and track maintenance requests.  When I first began using Innago, I had questions and the customer service was amazing.

Post: Tenant screening and property management software

Lisa K. Bruno
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  • Plano, TX
  • Posts 22
  • Votes 15

We are using Innago and it is powerful.  Through this software you can screen tenants, communicate, sign your lease agreement and other documents, track and receive rent payments, manage maintenance requests and all for a price to the landlord of $0.  AND, the customer support is fantastic!

Post: DFW Real Estate Attorney

Lisa K. Bruno
Pro Member
Posted
  • Plano, TX
  • Posts 22
  • Votes 15

Nyla Kazi, Esq.  

She is in Frisco, is an investor, and is super responsive.

Post: HELOC on Rental Properties

Lisa K. Bruno
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Posted
  • Plano, TX
  • Posts 22
  • Votes 15

We are currently in process with BBVA Compass (in Dallas) for a HELOC on our primary. In researching this product I also spoke with Regions Bank (no contact info) and In Touch Credit Union (Priya), both offer HELOCs, just not sure if they will do it in investment properties.

Post: Investing in Grayson County?

Lisa K. Bruno
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  • Plano, TX
  • Posts 22
  • Votes 15

Hi Deb.  I am looking primarily in Grayson, Collin and Denton Counties.  Growth is trending North, properties are selling fast and there have been a few that I have analyzed that meet our investment parameters.  Hopefully our research is steering us in the right direction!

Post: R/E Attorney Recommendations?

Lisa K. Bruno
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Posted
  • Plano, TX
  • Posts 22
  • Votes 15

Thank you so much Ronald.

Post: R/E Attorney Recommendations?

Lisa K. Bruno
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Posted
  • Plano, TX
  • Posts 22
  • Votes 15

Thank you so much Bruce.  I will check out the website.

Post: R/E Attorney Recommendations?

Lisa K. Bruno
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Posted
  • Plano, TX
  • Posts 22
  • Votes 15

@Rob Lee

Thank you Rob. So far so good with LegalZoom LLC?

Post: R/E Attorney Recommendations?

Lisa K. Bruno
Pro Member
Posted
  • Plano, TX
  • Posts 22
  • Votes 15

@Poem Turner

Thank you very much Poem!