Prices look attractive, but lots of investors there.Decatur is probably a place to look, Krum, Gainesville, Sherman Denison, Midlothian, Weatherford, places that aren't off the radar, but still have good growth prospects and maybe a few demand drivers.

Nope says the driver with a lock and chain in is hand.

Unless you ran a full credit, criminal, and eviction check using the tenants SSN and drivers license (which you must have their permission to do) you can't be sure that the records you are viewing are in fact one and the same person who was your tenant.

but you also want to create an incentive for people to stay.From a tenant's perspective, there is also a monetary cost to moving, not to mention the effort it takes all the way down to the little annoying things like  changing the zip codes on your credit cards or address on your drivers license.Great original post by the way, every new investor should read it. 

Not saying we did it alone, but I'm proud that Carrot has been a key driver over the last 8 years of helping to elevate the conversation in this market and to raise the bar for running an ethical, honest, and highly impactful business that is here for the long-term. 

Require a driver's license from an adult.

Key drivers of the HOA fee increases have been insurance and special assessments.

I don't keep printed copies of their social, date of birth, driver's license, etc.

If you understand what the property's ARV is based on your exit strategy and you understand how to estimate rehab costs, you are in the drivers seat.

The main driver?