He prides himself on having "realistic" standards and claims to value inner qualities over appearance.

MOST have ethical standards.

I ended up backing down and just use the standard payment platforms, Venmo, MetaPay, CashApp, and Zelle.

We have seen maintenance costs skyrocket over the past 2-3 years and every case is different but here are some general guidelines for reputable (non-crackhead) investor level pricing in our area of operations:Furnace and A/C replacement with lineset for standard 3 bed 1 bath bungalow.

It is standard practice and component level depreciation is encouraged by the IRS.Though it is very important to track you time as you go along.

I wouldn't recommend a standard buy and hold rental because you'll have to pay both your HELOC and mortgage on the house. 

The property will need to have a slight rehab to get it up to STR standards, but when complete it should easily be a $200k Gross booking revenue property.

Hello Kyle,When screening applications for the properties that I manage, I always look for:- Income of at least 3 times the monthly rent (verified through the employer)- Credit score of 580+- Rental verification with past landlords (no outstanding balances, no late payments, and the property left in acceptable condition)- No history of collections, evictions, or criminal offenses- No overdue debt (except medical debt)I have found this screening standard very helpful when finding tenants who pay on time and treat the property well!

@Bart TillyThere are various "standard" agreements available in the marketplace (e.g.

It’s standard practice and an essential safeguard for landlords.Trust your instincts and treat this as a non-negotiable policy.