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Sebastian Nadal Screening for a roommate for the first time
7 January 2025 | 6 replies
It simplifies the process since Zillow handles credit, income, and background checks for a small fee paid by the applicant.Background Check Services: If you prefer not to use Zillow, consider using services like MySmartMove or RentSpree.
Account Closed Value Add MultiFamily
13 January 2025 | 21 replies
I’m Keagan, a realtor and investor based in Indianapolis, and I’ve worked with several clients on value-add multifamily deals and have done a couple myself.For finding off-market opportunities, I’d recommend:County Tax Delinquent Lists – Great for uncovering distressed properties.Direct Mail Campaigns – Target out-of-state owners.Local Networking Events – Connect with wholesalers who specialize in multifamily.I’d be happy to introduce you to lenders and share leads if Indy is on your radar.
Kyle Carter Screening tenants effectively
7 January 2025 | 5 replies
In neighborhoods that won't attract high credit score tenants, I've found that a stable job history with a MINIMUM of 1 year at current or previous job to be the best indicator of a great tenant. 
Polat Caglayan What do you think about the future of Detroit?
12 January 2025 | 10 replies
depends on your credit if you can get a mortgage or your ability to find good deals that you use hard money for and then refinance into DSRC.  
Laura S. Advice for 1st time landlord evaluating applicant
6 January 2025 | 5 replies
The credit score is the single best indicator of how one pays their financial obligations.
Igor Sinchuk Hi BP community! I'm your go-to person for Airbnb Revenue Management
6 January 2025 | 1 reply
I started my career working for Marriott in New York and Toronto, specializing in dynamic pricing and maximizing revenue.
Giovanni Rodriguez Help with getting a heloc
6 January 2025 | 3 replies
;however, my issue is that I dont have good credit and since im self employed I make.very little income. 
Kyle Carter Sub 2 Financing
7 January 2025 | 7 replies
For me as well as the seller.First, you have to define Sub to financing.Do you mean the reckless kind where you overpay for a property, take over the financing and borrow from others to cover closing costs and holding costs when you have no money, no credit, no income, no reserves and can't tell a warranty deed from a deed of trust and you close on the kitchen counteror do you meanbuying below market value, already having a nice income, having reserves, using escrow and title, already understanding the due on sale clause, have done a lot of creative purchases and know when to use and when not to use creative finance and how to recover if something goes amiss?
Fareen E. Refusing a Tenant Prospect Before Showing/Application
13 January 2025 | 31 replies
I've found this to be super helpful: When someone inquires about the property Thank them and Send them the pre-requirements (Income, credit, no evictions) and ask if they meet them.
Steve Englehart Cashing out IRA to buy rental properties.
29 January 2025 | 47 replies
I have broken down 4 key benefits to a retirement account: 1) Compounding interest in the absence of taxation (particularly with a Roth IRA) 2) Ability to self-direct into alternative assets, like real estate, private real estate partnerships/syndications, crypto, gold & silver and other alternative investments. 3) Credit protection (see state specific laws), but generally inherent protections. 4) Upon death, if setup properly, probate avoidance