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Milton Chamberlain Kansas City MO NEW Source of Income Discrimination Ban Ordinance
22 June 2024 | 17 replies
This ordinance is significant for its comprehensive approach to addressing source-of-income discrimination, particularly in the context of housing and rental opportunities.Key aspects of this ordinance include:The creation of a $1 million Landlord Risk Mitigation Program to financially assist landlords who accept tenants with vouchers, such as Section 8.Establishment of a landlord liaison position within the City’s Housing Department to facilitate communication and support.Landlords are allowed to deny rental applications based on individualized assessments, such as criminal convictions, credit scores, and eviction history, but the ordinance also sets clear guidelines for what can and cannot be considered.It includes a delayed effective date, allowing time for landlords and tenants to adjust to the new regulations.The ordinance also specifies that certain properties, particularly older houses that cannot easily comply with current codes, are exempt from some of the source-of-income requirements.The guidelines provided by Kansas City's Ordinance 231019, detailing what can and cannot be considered in rental applications, include several notable points aimed at balancing the rights and concerns of both tenants and landlords:Individualized Assessment Allowed:Landlords can deny rental applications based on specific, individualized factors, including criminal convictions, credit score, eviction history, alleged damages, and rent-to-income ratio.
Joey Andres Attitude/Personality Needed For Rent Increase
22 June 2024 | 13 replies
We are happy to discuss this with you and assist in any way we can.Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.Sincerely,[Your Name][Your Title/Role][Your Contact Information]Should I be serious?
Chris Seveney How I got started in note investing
21 June 2024 | 33 replies
I also would like a service loan provider or some type of assistance to walk me through the first process, to understand the business and become more comfortable as I continue my note investing.
JJ Flores how to leverage equity of paid off home
21 June 2024 | 8 replies
I see my options are limited, but had one last idea that maybe someone could assist with, maybe I'm crazy to even think this could work?
Elaine Moy Texas Real-Estate Attorneys
20 June 2024 | 5 replies
Feel free to send me a message, and I'll see if I can be of assistance
Daryus Cash Hi fellow investors
20 June 2024 | 8 replies
Understand you're excited, but why aren't you posting actual questions we can assist with?
Dave Ivery Why do so many people fail to get started?
22 June 2024 | 21 replies
With so many resources available, 100% financing programs, down payment assistance programs, urban development programs, places where sellers are begging you to buy their homes, and platforms like this for free training and guidance why do so many people who want to get in REI fail to actually get their first home under contract. 
Vijay Nidumolu long term rental neighborhoods
20 June 2024 | 2 replies
I am continuing to buy in this market wherever it makes sense.Happy to assist in your search for the perfect investment!
Kyle O'Donnell Where to hang license as side hustle
20 June 2024 | 10 replies
I am a full-time physician assistant getting my real estate license for my own buy and hold business in Georgia.
Anthony Pollachioli Breaking into the rental market with Inheritance property
23 June 2024 | 14 replies
I have been reading about the costs to build a duplex and begin renting, but thought my situation was a bit unique and so I decided to make my own post.A few years ago we inherited a house and land in town close to a local graduate school for physical therapy, occupational therapy, physicians assistant, etc.