All Forum Posts by: Shaun C.

 I can understand that though, but with the hacks of major corporations(Experian) and governments alike (our own), let's be real; nowhere is impenetrable. Why pay a fee when I can use another place that's just as secure for free? You're throwing away $180/yr.

None at all. I get an email and an app notification as soon as my tenants pay, log in to transfer to my bank. The whole process takes about 30 seconds and the money is in my account the next day. Not sure why anyone would use Cozy and pay a fee to get their money that quick when they could just use Venmo for free. 99% of <30 year olds use this already, at least where I live.

Why is this even a question? Eviction.

Venmo all day. Tenants pay me on day one, and the money is in my account the next morning. None of the 3-5 day wait like cozy. Plus, most younger people already have it.

Currently switching my only duplex to a rental policy while obtaining new quotes for another primary residence and auto. I did have NREIG quote me yesterday and they were half the price of what my current insurance agent did. I will say that I have not spoke to them by phone to verify everything is as good as it looks, but I have a phone call scheduled with them today so I can't see how the price will double by whatever I end up changing.

Not a problem I have but I see a lot of people making posts about applying late fees. Have a clause in your lease that clearly states that rent is applied LAST, after all late fees, insufficient funds fees, municipal fines paid by landlord, utility bills paid/incurred by landlord, etc.

Oh I know it's not legally the same, I'm just saying from my point of view, it's no different. I would never let someone rent from me that didn't have a proof of at least 2 training courses, a letter from a therapist, and canine good citizen completion. I also require my tenants to hold renters insurance with liability so I'm not really worried about it, but I understand your points.

Is this a joke? You're not a dog person are you? Huskies, labs, pit mixes, dobermans, it doesn't matter. Discriminating against a dog because of it's breed is no different than not renting to a certain race of people. You can't base your judgement of a single animal or human because of the reputation or stigma of them as a whole. 

People walk across to the other side of the sidewalk when they see me walking my mixed breed dog that has never caused any issue but probably wouldn't do the same for little yappy dogs even though they're probably nowhere near as well trained as my pup. Require proof of ESA certification, letter from a doctor, proof of dog training and good canine citizen certification if you need to but don't throw out a potentially great tenant and good dog just because you think it's a 'dangerous breed'.

#1 I wouldn't do anything without coming here so you understand the city. Good areas are Sherwood Forest, University District, Indian Village, West Village, East Villiage, Woodbridge, Boston Edison, Corktown. There are others but those are the big ones. I love this city to death but would be very hesitant in moving forward unless you like potentially setting money on fire, that's coming from someone that works downtown everyday and resides 1/2 mile from the city limits.

Google Drive/Sheets/Docs. I pay $20/yr for 100GB space.

Come up with a file structure that works for you and let it evolve over time. Take pictures of all your invoices/receipts, upload checking account and credit card statements. Having access to everything wherever I have wifi is amazing. I can literally send anyone, any important documents they might need within 2 minutes.