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18 April 2024 | 4 replies
I have never rented to a tenant with a section 8 voucher before.
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19 April 2024 | 5 replies
I want to put in place some incentives for new tenants and want to know if anyone on BiggerPockets has done something similar.Here are a few ideas I have had:First Month Free: Sign a 13-month lease and get your first month freePets: No pet fee for the first 6 months, year, etcRent Discounts: Offer a discounted rent for the first month or two fortenants who sign a pre-lease agreement before a certain date.Waived Fees: Waive application fees, administrative fees, or securitydeposit for tenants who pre-lease.Free Utilities: Offer to cover utilities such as water, electricity,or internet for a certain period for tenants who sign a pre-lease.Upgrade Packages: Provide upgrades or amenities such as free parking,access to a fitness center, or a smart home package for those whopre-lease.Gift Cards or Vouchers: Offer gift cards or vouchers to localbusinesses such as restaurants, cafes, or grocery stores as a signingbonus.Flexible Lease Terms: Offer flexible lease terms, such as shorterlease lengths or the option to renew at the same rate, to incentivizetenants to pre-lease.Refer-a-Friend Program: Encourage current tenants to refer friends orfamily by offering them a reward if their referral signs a pre-leaseagreement.Early Move-In: Allow tenants who pre-lease to move in a few days earlyat no additional cost.Guaranteed Parking: If parking is limited, offer guaranteed parkingspots for tenants who sign a pre-lease agreement.
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19 April 2024 | 7 replies
Once we closed on the property, we got the documents from state about his section 8 voucher.
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16 April 2024 | 6 replies
Here in our market, we see the SECT 8 vouchers out pacing the number of available units which leads to shorter turn windows.
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18 April 2024 | 12 replies
More details/example fees: Management Fee: 10% of gross rent collected, $50 minimum per unit.Leasing: One full month’s rent upon execution of a leaseOther: 10% will be added to each invoice for any repairs, maintenance, improvements, landscaping, and snowremoval for the Property 50% of late fees collected $50 lease Renewal Fee $50 per utility turn on $25 posting 3 day notice $100 per court appearance witness fee $50 tenant removal with bailiff or police $50 to meet inspectors for housing voucher programs, occupancy certifications, and/or POS or rentalinspections Broker may charge to offset Broker expenses for postage, key copies and other misc. expenses $100 set up fee $120 annual consortium fee ($60 March 1st, $60 Sept 1St)Given all this, how do I input it when I'm making calculations for a potential investment (do I put this in as >10% like 12%, 15% or 20%?
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12 April 2024 | 10 replies
Services for survivorsHarriet's Hope is open to any individual — no matter their gender identity or sexual orientation — who has experienced human trafficking or chronic homelessness, meets CMHA's income guidelines for a housing voucher and is ready to make a commitment to sobriety, Kendall said.Most residents will be identified through the Salvation Army, but referrals can come from anyone, anywhere, she said.What sets the community apart from others is that the services residents need are embedded within it, Kendall said.Services include substance abuse disorder treatment by Alvis, case management through the Salvation Army, gender-affirming case management through Kaleidoscope Youth Center, a computer lab furnished by Dell, a food pantry, nutritional services, financial literacy classes, peer support, employment readiness programs, legal aid, health screenings, child care and more.Residents will start out with a one-year lease before going month to month, Kendall said.
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12 April 2024 | 5 replies
Even in the worst areas cash tenants are IMO worse than HUD tenants.Restrictions of Section 8 Tenants There are unlimited, everywhere.Don’t Receive Voucher Payment Until Tenant Moves In SO?
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10 April 2024 | 3 replies
Usually, the section 8 tenant is very cooperative, if not they will lose their voucher.
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10 April 2024 | 7 replies
Just because they have a pulse and a voucher doesn't mean they are a good fit.
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9 April 2024 | 0 replies
Even in the worst areas cash tenants are IMO worse than HUD tenants.Restrictions of Section 8 Tenants There are unlimited, everywhere.Don’t Receive Voucher Payment Until Tenant Moves In SO?