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5 February 2025 | 205 replies
Standard Quarter acre Curious about the approval for a duplex on a standard lot.
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4 February 2025 | 14 replies
First, as someone else stated, if there was a keyed lock on the BR door, either you provide the tenant with a key for it, or you disable the locking mechanism, or you replace the entire handset with a standard bedroom set.
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7 February 2025 | 0 replies
Stricter lending standards could be introduced, making it harder for investors to qualify.
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29 January 2025 | 12 replies
@David YoungRecommend you first figure out the property Class you want to invest in, THEN figure out the corresponding location to invest in.Property Class will typically dictate the Class of tenant you get, which greatly IMPACTS rental income stability and property maintenance/damage by tenants.If you apply Class A assumptions to a Class B or C purchase, your expectations won’t be met and it may be a financial disaster.If you buy/renovate a property in Class D area to Class A standards, what quality of tenant will you get?
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26 January 2025 | 33 replies
This person (not Blake capital) was trying to bully me (wrong move).
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22 January 2025 | 0 replies
Here are some key elements to include:Lease Agreements: Ensure your contracts reflect the latest laws, such as notice periods for entry or rules around security deposits.Fair Housing Compliance: Familiarize yourself with federal, state, and local fair housing laws to avoid discriminatory practices.Property Standards: Regularly inspect your properties to ensure they meet safety and habitability standards.Tax Documentation: Keep accurate records to comply with tax reporting requirements.4.
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3 February 2025 | 5 replies
MTRs fall into the standard long term rental( 30 day +) category and will follow those regulations set for Long term rentals.
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27 January 2025 | 12 replies
So the best solution is to buy a house needing extensive renovation for cheap and use that discount to change the layout when you bring it up to living standards.
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21 January 2025 | 4 replies
Avoid any self-help eviction tactics like changing locks.Maintenance: As a landlord, you’re responsible for ensuring the property meets basic health and safety standards, including working plumbing, heating, and electrical systems.Inspections: While there are no mandatory inspections required before renting, your property should comply with building codes.
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30 January 2025 | 56 replies
The biggest mistake I see out of state investors make is relying on others too much for direction and guidance instead of doing their own due diligence and building their own team that they actually meet and interviewRelying on one person who alleges that they have a 'team' built already that you can use as well can be a costly mistake.