All Forum Posts by: Ryan Billingsley

What about dog breeds such as Pit bulls?  For you landlords who allow dogs what is your policy on the breeds that have a bad reputation? 

@Jake Hottenrott   That is what I thought as well.  100 dollars is 1200 extra per year.  That alone would be more than enough to go without section 8.  We have renters interested in paying 150 more for property 1 and 125 more for property 2.  That would be 3300 per year we would loose out on with the section 8 tenants.  I just wanted to make sure I was not missing something..  The previous owner was really trying to sell me on the benefit of section 8.  I think he just spent a lot of time working on getting them ready for section 8.

Next week I plan to take the classes needed to acquire my real estate license.  I was recommended realestateexpress.com.  Has anyone used this site for their license?

If not what other sites do you recommend?

We are closing on our first two rental properties next week and we are preparing to screen potential renters.  The previous owner has the properties ready to rent for section 8.  He actually has a renter lined up for both homes but at below market rent.  He was going to rent Property 1 for 500 and Property 2 for 625.

(Property 1:  Market = 600-650  Property 2: Market 750-800)

His explanation was that it is paid 100% by the government and direct deposited into your account.  So he was alright with the much lower rent.  IMO I would rather find some good renters that will pay the market rate.  The extra 100-150 per month on each property adds up!  

Is the benefit of guaranteed rent paid by section 8 worth the money lost??  

We are closing on our first two rental properties next week.  They are turn key ready to rent properties.  We have a few potential renters already.  One is a young couple with a dog.  I have dogs myself and know that they can be messy and destructive to a property.  IMO I would rather not allow dogs at all.  Fellow renters, what is your policy on dogs?  

@Jake Matthew   How was your experience with realestateexpress.com ??  I plan on using them.  I live in Missouri.  

@Paul Ortiz  Thanks for the recommendation!

@Ronald Perich   Thanks for the recommendation!  I used the app this morning to listen to podcast 95!!!  Back to normal..  

@Paul Ortiz Android.  Nexus 5

I noticed within the past month the option to download the weekly podcast has changed.  It seems to have changed to a streaming option instead of a actual download.  I do not have unlimited internet and really enjoyed being able to download the podcast to listen to them while I drive in my car.  Is there any other way to download them and listen to them without actually streaming?  HELP please, my car rides are seriously lacking now!