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Melissa Sejour How do you research the best areas to invest in?
29 January 2025 | 11 replies
@Melissa SejourRecommend 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?
Tristan Kelly First MF purchase in Cleveland OH
29 January 2025 | 11 replies
@Tristan Kelly tenant performance and damage is what you want to watch, along with squatters & theft of mechanicals.Update us in 6 months:)
Kar Sun Tenant insurance underwritten with landlords name
4 January 2025 | 5 replies
This ensures that any payout for damage or liability can be processed more smoothly, and it can help protect your interests if something happens on the property. 
Rene Hosman WTF is a land swap?
16 January 2025 | 13 replies
Residents in flood-prone areas were offered newly built, elevated homes on safer ground in exchange for transferring the title of their damaged original homes to the city. 3.
Cathy Svercl Rent credits for cleaning & painting by future Tenant
15 January 2025 | 8 replies
Everyone thinks they can paint but there's a big difference between a professional paint job and a non-professional one (the latter usually actually damages the property instead of improving it). 
Rafael Valdor Renting out my townhouse: DIY vs. PM vs. Realtor
11 January 2025 | 14 replies
Late payments, property damage, and evictions are avoidable when you have a PM who knows how to find reliable renters.I encourage you to seek out a property management company that emphasizes tenant screening and uses modern tools for verification.
Ryan Crowley Pay off mortgage and snowball?
19 January 2025 | 61 replies
So, if the tenant doesn't pay, skips out after damaging the property, and it stays vacant for two months it's OK because you don't owe anything on it.
Fareen E. Start lease on closing date or the day after?
10 January 2025 | 11 replies
Sellers may struggle to mentally shift from "owner" to "tenant," which can create challenges with boundaries and property care.Security Deposit:If you’re doing a temporary leaseback, be sure to collect a substantial security deposit to cover potential damages and ensure they vacate on time.
Rory Darcy out of state investor wanting to invest in wisconsin or illinois
27 January 2025 | 12 replies
@Rory DarcyRecommend 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?
Albert Gallucci How do you detirmine the class of a Property
27 January 2025 | 12 replies
Below is some copy & paste info about our methodology:----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Recommend 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?