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Brett K. What's your favorite security set-up for protecting vacant property?
7 February 2025 | 4 replies
Really hard to kick in a door and then even if they go thru a window, can't open door from inside.3) Remove mechanicals, store, reinstall upon MoveIn4) VPS or DAWGS - metal window screens and doors.
Rick Bonner Just getting acclimated with Bigger Pockets
6 February 2025 | 6 replies
Go to GET STARTED > EVENTS AND MEETUPS at the top of your screen.
Sophanara Khoeun New to Investing: Repairman? & Hire or Not to Hire a Property Management Company
31 January 2025 | 10 replies
As a busy 9-to-5 worker, a property management company can streamline rent collection, tenant screening, and maintenance, though they charge 8–12% of rent.
Chelsea DiLuzio New Member - Newbie Investor
4 March 2025 | 26 replies
Still need to screen S8 prospects though.Class D Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, all cashflow with little, maybe even negative, relative rent & value appreciationVacancy Est: 20%+ should be used to cover nonpayment, evictions & damages.Tenant Pool: majority will have FICO scores under 560 (almost 30% probability of default), little to no good tradelines, lots of collections & chargeoffs, recent evictions.
Stan Mendoza Looking to learn about purchasing 1st property
12 February 2025 | 8 replies
Go to BUILD YOUR TEAM at the top of the screen and look for local investors or meetups in your area.
Bryce Miller New Member Intro (Looking to House Hack)
9 February 2025 | 10 replies
Go to GET STARTED > EVENTS AND MEETUPS at the top of your screen.
Grace Tapfuma Building capital as a first time investor
25 February 2025 | 29 replies
You'll want to 'screen' a few (or a lot) until you feel comfortable enough to know which ones you want to work with, trust, and feel have the ability to 'take you to the promised land'. 
Amit Chugh Section 8 Property
2 February 2025 | 9 replies
You’ll need to handle inspections, work with housing authorities, and make sure your tenant screening process is solid.
Lau Cor First Time Out of State Investor Looking for a Game Plan
27 February 2025 | 21 replies
Same for 2-years of job/income stability.Tenant Default: 10-20% probability of eviction or early lease termination.Section 8: Class C rents usually meet program requirements, proper screening still recommended.Vacancies: 10-20%, depending on market conditions and tenant screening.Cashflow vs Appreciation: Should cashflow immediately, at the lower end of relative rent & value appreciation.Class D Properties:Tenant Pool: Majority of FICO scores under 560, little to no good tradelines, lots of collections & chargeoffs, but should have no convictions/evictions in last 12 months.
Dyllon G. Rent Guarantee Insurance
7 February 2025 | 7 replies
https://www.singlekey.com/en-us/ - I believe they screen the tenant as part of their underwriting before issuing the rent guarantee policy and the tenant also pays the premiums.