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Gamal Harding Navigating the Surge in Rental Application Fraud: A Guide for Landlords and PM's
6 January 2025 | 4 replies
This can range from minor exaggerations to outright lies about employment, income, rental history, or identity.Key Signs of Potential Fraud:Inconsistencies in Documentation: Discrepancies between the documents provided and the information filled out in the application form can be a red flag.
Fredrick C. Oesterle accepting multiple applications
9 January 2025 | 4 replies
., income, credit score, rental history) to evaluate applications in the order they are received.Notify Applicants: Let each applicant know you will process applications sequentially and explain your timeline for review.Act Promptly: If the first applicant meets your criteria, move forward with their application and provide them with a clear deadline to sign the lease and pay the deposit.Move to the Next: Only if the first applicant does not meet the criteria or declines the lease should you proceed to the next application.By focusing on one application at a time, you simplify the process, maintain transparency, and mitigate any potential fair housing concerns.Lastly, since housing laws can vary by location, double-check Arizona’s landlord-tenant regulations to ensure compliance with any local rules about how applications are handled.Best of luck with your rental process!
Ryan G. Investment Property opportunity assistance
6 January 2025 | 5 replies
I a factoring in the replacement of the AC unit and potentially the water heater, and the cosmetic thins (I would do myself) to get it to rentable standard.
Sebastian Nadal Screening for a roommate for the first time
7 January 2025 | 6 replies
Be sure to actually contact the landlord for verification—fake references are more common than you’d think.In-Person Meeting: Meeting potential roommates in person is a great way to get a feel for compatibility.
Greg Grisez Tenant shot & in the hospital
11 January 2025 | 18 replies
On the other hand, if the sisters came in and took all his stuff and he had not given you permission, you are liable.One potential solution if you end up having to go through eviction is to tell the family when the constable / sheriff comes to have their stuff removed. 
William Fisher Figuring out percentages of contractor/ lender partnership
9 January 2025 | 4 replies
I'm assuming you would need an LLC for each property but potentially you could make one that would encompass all your properties. 
Tayvion Payton Investing in MultiFamily
12 January 2025 | 20 replies
Besides the higher down payments, higher interest rates, and potentially shorter terms on commercial loans (all easy to underwrite with a couple calls to lenders), commercial deals in the 5-20 unit range are not much different than a 4 unit.  
Carolina Solorzano Anyone investing in STR in Niagara Falls?
14 January 2025 | 17 replies
It has so much potential.
Carlos Lez Tenant's cosigner asking to break lease due to medical reasons
14 January 2025 | 9 replies
We are willing to provide additional documentation to support our request and discuss any potential steps to ensure a smooth and fair process for all parties involved.Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Account Closed L.A. Wildfires and Their Tax Implications for Affected Residents
9 January 2025 | 0 replies
The IRS disaster assistance page and hotline are key resources for those seeking guidance.One significant benefit for those who have experienced property damage is the potential to claim a casualty loss deduction.