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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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30 January 2025 | 19 replies
Property management is "a", as in singular, fee for all standard property management.
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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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15 January 2025 | 14 replies
The real estate investing industry uses "Classes" to rank property performance risk, but there's NO agreed upon industry model:(Here's what we use for our Metro Detroit market: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?
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2 February 2025 | 6 replies
This approach gives you the opportunity to thoroughly screen potential tenants, ensuring they align with your values and standards.
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18 January 2025 | 1 reply
Bonus - the interest on the loan is tax deductible!
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30 January 2025 | 5 replies
While having high standards is important, it's worth considering that many Section 8 tenants might not meet requirements like a 640 credit score or $90,000 in household income.
17 January 2025 | 7 replies
Account ClosedAdding your property manager as "additional insured" is standard practice and beneficial for you.
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21 January 2025 | 4 replies
If so, you will need to apply for a change of number of bedrooms on the standard CHA rent increase form.
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1 February 2025 | 2 replies
Hopefully, you find it helpful and qualifies us to assist you with your goals:)---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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?