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Tony R Fox Developing Streams of Income
28 October 2018 | 5 replies
No small freelancing tasks, but rather creating streams of income, solid business models, that can grow in the future.I am thinking of a marketing firm, developing apps, becoming a property manager, being a teacher on the weekends.Any feedback is great!
Zach Cicero Rent Payment Application
25 October 2018 | 1 reply
Hoping to get them on an app rather then collecting a check each month. 
Lin V. Commercial loan financial convenants LOI
1 November 2018 | 7 replies
Dan,  I am taking my loan to the next lender now, who said he would accept my third party reports and even offer lower interest rate, which is great considering the interest rate went up from my first loan app.
Kurt Koetters How long should it take to get a duplex rented here in Tampa?
27 November 2018 | 5 replies
I am using a PM and he says he is getting apps but noone is signing....
Megan Hirlehey How to Take Tenant Applications
26 October 2018 | 4 replies
Hard copy app after showing unit, if they are interested in renting.Prescreen based upon hard copy (could be emailed as well) application. 
Dustin Woodley Tricks of the trade... What is yours?
11 January 2020 | 81 replies
We note the changed combo in a auto synced notes app (so we all know the combos).Saves us from ever having to send someone over to let someone in. 
Jason Seale Business checking at a Credit Union
27 October 2018 | 1 reply
They offer free on-line bill pay and can upload checks with their app
Danny Webber Housing Affordability in Austin TX
31 October 2018 | 1 reply
A quick glance at housing affordability in AustinMedian Household Income App (Forbes): $73,493 ($6,124/mos)Cost of Living (Forbes): 15% above nat'l avgMedian Home Cost (SFR-ABOR Stats): $302,250Assume 5% Down Payment Conventional Loan- 30 year amortization- $15,112.50 down pmt + any closing costs• Percentage of residents with less than $1,000 saved: 56%• https://www.gobankingrates.com/…/…/americans-savings-state/…- $287,137.50 amt financed- 4.375% interest rateHow the payment looks:PI= $1,433 mosIns= $105 mosTaxes= $458.33 mos (Assume $5,500/yr)HOA= $25 mos$2,021.3/mos PITIDTI’sHousing ratio= app 33% @ median income ($2021/$6124)FHA should be at 31% or less with Conv/VA/FHA being around the same although all have exceptions in placeTotal DTIThese hover between high 30%’s to manually underwritten total DTI’s in the 50’s or higher depending on the programs@ 45% Total DTI Ratio and assuming the above PITI pmt that gives a borrower approximately $734 per month in all other creditor debt (cars/cc/personal loans/etc)These numbers are not perfect but are rather a quick illustration of current housing affordability in Austin for Retail Buyers.Summary: Housing is becoming less and less affordable in the COA for end retail buyersAssuming increases in property taxes/insurance/interest rates on the horizon how does this affect us as investors?
Michael Junior Door knocking distressed homes
27 October 2018 | 13 replies
I would go with "I'm a local investor looking for new properties, if you know anyone looking to sell please have them call me *hands them a card*"And/or write down the address, mail them something and/or try to find a phone number to call via your own efforts or skiptrace service.Deal machine app is pretty cool I've heard, never used it myself.
Jay Trill Need help finding other meetups after being at a renatus meetup
27 October 2018 | 3 replies
I also recommend getting the "meetup" app and checking on there.