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Patricia Andriolo-Bull Thoughts on Host Tools
24 January 2025 | 10 replies
Not sure if I have to pay for the more advanced features for it to work better but want to get other thoughts before I start syncing data and have to turn back.Thanks!
Drew Sygit New Michigan Law: Landlords Can't Discriminate on Tenant Income Source
21 January 2025 | 11 replies
The law does NOT apply to landlords:With less then 5 rental unitsThat live in one unit of a duplex and rent out the other unitThat rent out rooms in the home they occupySo, landlords can no longer state in their rental ads, "Section 8 not accepted".The reverse is also true, "Section 8 only", cannot be used.We've always recommended screening S8 tenants the same way as cash-paying tenants.Landlords waiving application fees and/or security deposits only for S8 prospects may also be violating Fair Housing.
Jack B. What are the risks of DSCR loans?
19 January 2025 | 9 replies
Risks: rates go down and you have to pay a prepay of 2 or 3 %; you have to sell and pay the prepay; rents decline & you can't make the payment like any other type of loan; cost upfront a little more than conventional; need to find experienced broker licensed in the state where subject property sits; servicers are bulldogs. 
Victor Yang Taking a small loss to save on taxes?
19 January 2025 | 7 replies
Right now, the best offers around me are for some 1.3-4 million, that only generated around 100k per year gross, so there would be a high chance of not cash flowing, and paying money, especially with a commercial loan (these buildings have more than 4 units).I was thinking that although the rental itself does not generate money, I would be able to deduct the mortgage interest, and depreciation from my personal w2 income and would be net positive.
Anthony Vaganos DCSR vs Conventional with transfer tax
19 January 2025 | 8 replies
A longer timeline will make paying the extra 2% now more attractive.
Melanie Baldridge A post on recapture.
21 January 2025 | 2 replies
We generally advise our clients to go ahead and pay the recapture rates if death is the alternative.The good news about recapture - the deductions are a deferred tax liability to you, and an interest free loan from the government.
Austin Green Thoughts on short term rental in Franklin, NC
25 January 2025 | 10 replies
The nice thing about the arbitrage business model, is the companies usually pay you a monthly rent, and then they handle all of the AirBNB stuff. 
Mark Forest Matt Scott
20 January 2025 | 9 replies
I have never been disappointed and have actually thought he pays an extreme amount of attention to my needs for the price he charges.
Erin Hill 81 units- private insurance? blanket insurance? share insurance?
19 January 2025 | 1 reply
We will be paying nearly $50,000/year in property insurance.
Steve R. Evicting tenant who's made partial payments. Do I need to give them 30 day notice?
18 January 2025 | 3 replies
Bottom line: the tenant doesn't get to decide how to pay you.