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10 January 2025 | 4 replies
Quote from @Tanner King: Where are the best places or best ways to collect data on specific markets?
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9 February 2025 | 5 replies
Are there tools (i.e RentRedi) that you recommend using for LTR tenant screening, rent collection, background checks, etc?
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9 February 2025 | 3 replies
Hi does anyone have experience with providing direct STR stays (so not through Airbnb or VRBO) and charging, collecting, and remitting the local Chicago hotel tax?
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9 February 2025 | 12 replies
With those kinds of rents ($5,800 between the 2), even with a 9% cap rate, in my opinion those properties should collectively appraise for nearly $500k.
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6 February 2025 | 18 replies
Theoretically, I should be able to collect the funds from the deal, should my family member decide to go through with the deal.
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10 February 2025 | 16 replies
And are you using that software to collect rent?
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16 February 2025 | 0 replies
Or do you look at corporate letters and collect whole rent (1-3 months?)
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16 February 2025 | 7 replies
What if they have collections or judgments?
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30 January 2025 | 1 reply
Here's a good breakdown of your options for tax collecting starting Feb 1 based on the new regulations.
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6 February 2025 | 11 replies
Background check came back with 15 collections (including from apartment complexes.)