Structuring your lease in this way would benefit you by 1) locking in a longer term contract to avoid turnover costs and vacancy loss; 2) it moves your lease end date out of the winter season and into spring/summer of 2026 so it can be more easily marketed and re-rented to match the seasonal demand cycle; and 3) it avoids any upset/angry tenants who may have been incorrectly assuming their rent was going to stay in the $1,200 range after their first 6-month lease term.Would love to hear any updates you have on how this one shakes out for you though!

There are many REI strategies, figure out the one that matches your funds, personal involvement, etc. 

The 1 behind closed doors and the tenant portal log doesn't always match.

Many people start out active because they want exposure to real estate and don't know that you can start out passive - you can effectively hire the asset manager and supply capital to the investment.You can have great success as an active or a passive investor - but it is important to understand the difference and to select whichever option matches your skills and resources the best.Good luck!

Depending on the price range we generally offer $2,500 towards cost/buydowns for a preferred builder partners but our partners generally match that if not greater than. 

By doing this, I can better match deals to their needs while creating a smoother and hopefully faster process for both the seller and the investor. 

There you will be asked your criteria and then after answering a few questions you will be matched with 3-5 agents or loan officers in your area.

Arthur - As I mentioned to another poster above, please call the SEC and give them all the details about your interactions with RADD, about company insiders looting their investment capital in the bright light of day through the use of multi million dollar promissory notes between the Mendenhall family and the company, that they've been paying their sales force in Ontario and Pennsylvania via 1099 and that a review of the real estate assets in Philadelphia newspaper and Texas that is subject to foreclosure litigation does not match up to what they should have been purchasing based upon what is described in their sales presentations.  

FF will not send possible housing requests unless they are an exact match for what you offer or if the resident chooses to send a direct message. 

This ensures your books match the timing of your taxable income.It sounds like you're off to a great start—make sure everything is categorized correctly and consult a CPA to confirm your setup.