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Annette Eck Landlord’s Realtor Letting Prospects Enter My Home Unsupervised—Is This Legal?
16 October 2024 | 8 replies
Legally they are probably allowed to show whenever they want with proper notice.
Nadia Muga Tenant Criteria For Leasing a House
18 October 2024 | 7 replies
All an agent should do for you is list the property to generate showings => to generate applications, that YOU then screen.Now, they may actually be asking you want screening criteria you want them to advertise, which is fine.Can't answer your question though, without knowing if this is a Class A, B, C or D property - as they will all have different criteria.Here's a sample of some of what we use in our Metro Detroit market:Class A Properties:Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% the more recent norm.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 680+ (roughly 5% probability of default), zero evictions in last 7 years.Class B Properties:Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% should be applied only if proper research done to support.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 620-680 (around 10% probability of default), some blemishes, but should have no evictions in last 5 yearsClass C Properties:Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, but 15-20% should be used to also cover tenant nonpayment, eviction costs & damages.Tenant Pool: majority will have FICO scores of 560-620 (approaching 22% probability of default), many blemishes, but should have no evictions in last 2 years.
Emily Shay Macon, GA Property Management recommendations
17 October 2024 | 4 replies
Take ownership of your mistake and learn to do the proper due diligence recommended above😊
Manthan Patel My goal is to buy my first condo for a rental. Any tips?
17 October 2024 | 7 replies
If you are leaning towards using a property manager or think you may at some point, just make sure you budget for that in your analysis so that your cash flow figures are taking that potential expense into account.Since this would only be your first property, I don't think you need a professional hiring firm--it would probably be more beneficial for you to do the interviewing yourself to be sure that you set expectations properly, are aligned, and can work well together.
Joe Scott Tax return size --- an audit flag?
18 October 2024 | 8 replies
The key factor is ensuring you have proper documentation to support all the transactions, deductions, and income reported.
Jose Quinones Double Net Lease
16 October 2024 | 5 replies
I know it may cost up, but they will be able to add the proper verbiage/guarantees/escalations/protections that you may miss, and they will market it for you as well.The you have this lease available for you to use in the future.Gino
Bob Billingtonz Tenants having issue with ac/heat in side by side duplex
17 October 2024 | 4 replies
They want the heating element to be inspected however we know it is working properly and the main heat/AC for their unit is the mini split, not the thermostat.
Joseph Baena New to investing
17 October 2024 | 8 replies
:Class A Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, 3-5 years for positive cashflow, but you get highest relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% the more recent norm.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 680+ (roughly 5% probability of default), zero evictions in last 7 years.Class B Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, decent amount of relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% should be applied only if proper research done to support.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 620-680 (around 10% probability of default), some blemishes, but should have no evictions in last 5 yearsClass C Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, high cashflow and at the lower end of relative rent & value appreciation.
Austin Bright Wholesale friendly brokerages
16 October 2024 | 3 replies
Wholesailing in Texas is legal if done properly.
Taylor Davila Hard Money Lender and Down Payment
17 October 2024 | 14 replies
That means, buying at the right price, with the proper SoW and good comps to project a nice ARLTV.