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9 February 2025 | 3 replies
For example, I mention that every adult must pay a $XX application fee, pass my credit/criminal background, make a combined income of 3x the rent, and whether or not the property accepts pets.
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5 February 2025 | 2 replies
I know where I am going to hang my license as long as my application is accepted and am excited to become a local real estate agent.
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2 February 2025 | 9 replies
Not that it really matters.No institutional lender will give someone a loan that doesn't have:1) Credit history2) A social security number3) Income3) Employment historyYou'll want to research Wholesaling and Land Contracts.
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13 January 2025 | 4 replies
I have an applicant who's going through a rental screening process A.T.M. His girlfriend, in her early 20s, does not have SSN nor does she have an ITIN and she's unemployed so she cannot get screened. The guy is meeti...
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13 February 2025 | 11 replies
At least I got good appreciation from those properties.These days, many state governments are trying to force more landlords to accept Section 8. one of my clients in the deep south was mentioning in her section 8 portfolios she manages for investors.
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23 January 2025 | 7 replies
But, I also think the access to information today: all the books, these forums, conferences, gurus on social media...
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24 January 2025 | 3 replies
@Chantelle LewisRecommend exploring as many sources as possible to get referrals AND cross-reference them to get as much accurate information as possible.Check out NARPM.com, BP’s Property Manager Finder (BiggerPockets: The Real Estate Investing Social Network), etc.Also, encourage you to learn from the mistakes of others - by reading posts here on BiggerPockets about owners not having their expectations met by their current Property Management Company.
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7 February 2025 | 7 replies
Also, don't complain about your offer not being accepted - just submit a better one or walk away - the seller doesn't care about anything other than how long its been on the market and how close to ask you are.
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2 February 2025 | 2 replies
As far as the business card is concerned, to me personally I think having both things on one business card is acceptable .
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13 February 2025 | 17 replies
If the reservation is just for a couple of days, I accept it.