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Sami Gren 3 times the rent vs. Good credit score
9 March 2020 | 14 replies
At under 2x net, the resident has under $1,200/mo to live on...for utilities, car, gas, insurance, maintenance, tolls, groceries, medical, household items, clothing, electronics, social, etc. 
Maria Crenshaw Am I scaring away potential tenants?
12 March 2020 | 30 replies
. Applicant's monthly household income must exceed three times the rent.
Eli M. Coronavirus and Real Estate
23 March 2020 | 14 replies
With only 3 renter households (and my own all-roomie household) it's not all about business -- it's about people. 
Mike A. Will a bank cancel an approved mortgage/CTC due to Coronavirus
9 March 2020 | 3 replies
However, I've seen loans pulled at the last minute when the bank found out one of the borrowers had lost their job, or the couple went out and bought a household of furniture on credit before closing, things like that.
Jake Goodwin Flipping out of state
12 March 2020 | 11 replies
I am working on putting all the pieces together to make sure I have the most comprehensive plan possible. 
Babu Ramadoss Cash on Cash returns or Long term appreciation?
18 March 2020 | 12 replies
Median household incomes need to rise to support the increased rent.There are a lot of posts on BP about property class. 
Vincent Gizzi Screening Potential Tenants for a First Time Landlord
11 March 2020 | 13 replies
- What is the total annual household income?
David Nacco Mobile Home Park Investors, Where do I Start?!
2 April 2020 | 7 replies
The “key” elements of the transaction are explored first and usually, the most intensively.The buyer should provide the seller a comprehensive disclosure statement and include a term in the purchase agreement that obligates the seller to return the document within 5 days of acceptance.Professionals are hired to complete Phase 1, 2 & 3 reports that identify potential or existing environmental contamination and all other elements of elements that are difficult for the buyer to effectively evaluate.Financial Checklist3 years profit & loss statementsRent roll with space number, name of resident, move-in date, renter or owner occupied, number of occupants, monthly rent, additional charges, current balance due and any relevant notes about the residentList of capital expenditures for the last 3 years3 years of tax returns12 months of bank statementsCurrent accounts receivable statementList of park owned home including copies of “rent to own” or sales contractsCopy of all current insurance policies, binders and premiumsSpreadsheet detailing who pays all utilities including water, sewer, gas, electric, trash, cable, etc…For all utilities and charge backs, formulas, calculations and meter readings for the past 12 months3 years of utility billsProperty tax bills for the last 2-3 yearsCurrent staffing list including position, wages, job descriptionsCopies of any contracts that will transfer to buyer including laundry, trash, phone, equipment, etc…Dates and amounts of the last 3 rent increasesSigned rules and leases for each residentNames and contact information of professional service providers including lawyers, accountants, engineers, insurance brokers, inspectors, appraisers, realtors/brokers, etc…Physical ChecklistSpreadsheet for utilities that details age, composition, capacity, physical locations, etc…Any drawings or maps of the park and infrastructure including lot sizesSewer plant or septic system repair and maintenance recordsWater well tests and compliance recordsDisclosure from seller of current or recent problems with infrastructure including buildings, water, sewer/septic, gas, electric, etc…Names and contact information of contractors including plumbers, tree surgeons, electricians, gas inspectors, septic companies, roto-rooter services, etc…Locale ChecklistProfile local housing market:“Stick-built” – current foreclosure rate, months of available inventory, median home price, average rent per month, vacancy rateApartments – average rent per month, vacancy rate, prevalence of move-in specials…MHPs Comps – average monthly charges (rent, utilities, etc…), vacancy rate, # of homes for sale, etc…Profile local economy including population, major employers, unemployment rate and trendsCopies of city, county and state permits, licenses or certificates of occupancyCheck zoning for recent or pending changes to target property and adjacent parcelsCheck for known environmental issues with target property, adjacent parcels or in the communityCheck for major development or construction projects in the communityReview existing surveys or environmental reportsConsider geographic factors including elevation, annual snow fall, rain fall, proximity to bodies of water, etc…Disclosure from seller of current or recent lawsuits, regulatory or compliance issues, fines, fees, etc…
Heather Schmidtknecht Tenant on work visa from Mexico?
2 June 2020 | 3 replies
What do I need to know about renting to a family whose head of household is in the U.S. on a work visa from Mexico?
Oladimeji Morgan I am Newbie into real estate investment
8 June 2020 | 41 replies
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