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Milton Chamberlain Kansas City MO NEW Source of Income Discrimination Ban Ordinance
22 June 2024 | 17 replies
It is effective Aug. 1, 2024.This ordinance is referred to as the Source of Income Discrimination Ban Ordinance" - which is identified in File #231019 and amends sections of Chapter 38 (Civil Rights) and Chapter 34 (Health and Sanitation) in the Missouri Revised Statutes for the purpose of classifying source of income as a protected trait in regard to housing discrimination.Here are some key takeaways from the attached ordinance:This ordinance bans discrimination against tenants based solely on:Source of income from an occupation, including gig work or paying rent in cash Use of public programs like Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers, disability checks, or social security Poor credit score Prior evictions and alleged damages older than 12 months (less than 12 months can be a basis for denial) Prior convictions or arrests (sexual and violent crimes are excepted, a landlord can still deny based on these convictions)The ordinance also requires the city to proactively scan for rental ads using discriminatory language like "no Section 8" or "no past evictions".Landlords who are found to be in violation of the ordinance with respect to source of income can be fined up to $1,000 per incident.
Brian Bradley Asset Protection for Real Estate Investors
23 June 2024 | 105 replies
Now that I'm more cognizant of the importance of asset protection, I wish my provider would do a more comprehensive job of explaining the importance of the various components of insurance.
Rania Mutumhe House hacking as a newbie
21 June 2024 | 4 replies
Of course she loved socializing with her tenants, so that is a huge factor.
JT Matthews The Land Method training
20 June 2024 | 1 reply
After following them on social media for 1 month I decided to invest in their course and it has been life changing.
Daniel Windingstad Prospective Tenants with no Credit Score
20 June 2024 | 5 replies
If you accept applicants with no social security number or the ability to read and understand a lease agreement, then you shouldn't require a social security number from anyone.Two thoughts:1.
Dulce Davis How to find home owner/squatter issue
21 June 2024 | 35 replies
Get this ALL over Social Media.
Kyle Allen Colorado LTR vs MTR cashflow
21 June 2024 | 13 replies
The appreciate play is an underrated component that people who are waiting to get into the market until rates drop more may be missing out on. 
Ritz NA Need advice on this unique situation
20 June 2024 | 1 reply
Obviously new construction since that's the only way you can choose adjacent houses.We want to form a social connection by living next to each other, but don't want to be formally attached such as with an LLC etc.
Taylor Hawkins Starting portfolio - looking for resources
20 June 2024 | 4 replies
I would just search up @Buildyourhideaway on any social media platform. 
Joanne Potros Robinhood investing = $217k IRS tax bill?
21 June 2024 | 17 replies
Either the form is wrong or someone entered the wrong numbers or many socials got reported as one?