The only tenants that have given me any pause have been a couple of units that I have rented to extremely young couples with no prior rental histories.

A prudent step for sellers prior to listing would be to verify with their lender whether the mortgage note is assumable (transferrable) to a new party.

I purchased them several years prior to Covid at a very low price compared to today's market. 

Since this sponsor is on BP and was posting on other forum posts last night - I think he should have the ability to provide his side of things prior to anyone being banned or called a scam artist.

You can examine the recorded mortgages and this is a good way to see who is financing the local projects.

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.

The “headline” number or main number typically seen in media reports, is the percentage change in inflation versus the prior year.

My understanding in Maryland the seller provides the buyer with a copy of the COA papers at least 21 days prior to settlement and you have up to 7 days to review and pull out of the contract if you don't agree to the terms.  

@Havan SuratLots of great information in prior post.

My clients who bought prior to 2022 are doing very well right now as rental rates are up and they've locked their low rates in till 2027 at least.