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Fredrick C. Oesterle accepting multiple applications
9 January 2025 | 4 replies
., income, credit score, rental history) to evaluate applications in the order they are received.Notify Applicants: Let each applicant know you will process applications sequentially and explain your timeline for review.Act Promptly: If the first applicant meets your criteria, move forward with their application and provide them with a clear deadline to sign the lease and pay the deposit.Move to the Next: Only if the first applicant does not meet the criteria or declines the lease should you proceed to the next application.By focusing on one application at a time, you simplify the process, maintain transparency, and mitigate any potential fair housing concerns.Lastly, since housing laws can vary by location, double-check Arizona’s landlord-tenant regulations to ensure compliance with any local rules about how applications are handled.Best of luck with your rental process!
Noy Rivlin First-Time Investor Looking for Advice and Connections in Pittsburgh!
30 January 2025 | 12 replies
The hilly terrain is a main reason for this and you can't really see that on a map so knowing the areas is key.We have old housing stock as well so big things like plumbing and electrical can vary cost wise if they have or haven't been updated.
Corbin Wright Advice please! I have a somewhat tricky question regarding AirDNA!
12 January 2025 | 8 replies
The precise property forecast can vary depending on a lot of factors but the general demand is really what you should use the tool for to make your plans. 
Christopher Hu First Rental Property listing questions
29 January 2025 | 5 replies
Use varies throughout the year.
Omar Santander New Investor (local and long-distance)
25 January 2025 | 10 replies
Welcome to the real estate investment game!
Alex Patton Refinance DSCR Advice
28 January 2025 | 12 replies
I've included an example below to help illustrate this.So different lenders have different rates (which do vary even for DSCR loans) but these are factors they all consider.See example below:DSCR < 1Principal + Interest = $1,700Taxes = $350, Insurance = $100, Association Dues = $50Total PITIA = $2200Rent = $2000DSCR = Rent/PITIA = 2000/2200 = 0.91Since the DSCR is 0.91, we know the expenses are greater than the income of the property.DSCR >1Principal + Interest = $1,500Taxes = $250, Insurance = $100, Association Dues = $25Total PITIA = $1875 Rent = $2300DSCR = Rent/PITIA = 2300/1875 = 1.23If a purchase, you also generally need reserves / savings to show you have 3-6 month payments of PITIA (principal / interest (mortgage payment), property taxes and insurance and HOA (if applicable).
David Fowler BP Meetup in Barboursville/Huntington, WV Area
5 January 2025 | 28 replies
I see where you guys are discussing meetups and varying schedules.
Stacie Telles Refinance on Investment Property
30 January 2025 | 9 replies
Play the long game and hold onto that equity. 
Tom Dieringer Giving VRBO a head start on Airbnb
28 January 2025 | 19 replies
They are on a big push to get back in the game though, have you seen their recent ads stressing that they only list private homes?
Laurens Van swol DSCR Loan for Florida investment
27 January 2025 | 15 replies
I've included an example below to help illustrate this.So different lenders have different rates (which do vary even for DSCR loans) but these are factors they all consider.See example below:DSCR < 1Principal + Interest = $1,700Taxes = $350, Insurance = $100, Association Dues = $50Total PITIA = $2200Rent = $2000DSCR = Rent/PITIA = 2000/2200 = 0.91Since the DSCR is 0.91, we know the expenses are greater than the income of the property.DSCR >1Principal + Interest = $1,500Taxes = $250, Insurance = $100, Association Dues = $25Total PITIA = $1875 Rent = $2300DSCR = Rent/PITIA = 2300/1875 = 1.23If a purchase, you also generally need reserves / savings to show you have 3-6 month payments of PITIA (principal / interest (mortgage payment), property taxes and insurance and HOA (if applicable).