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Daniel M. Seeking Advice on Tenant Placement for New Duplex and Managing Commission Expectation
10 March 2024 | 5 replies
This family is currently searching for a home, and our agent, who also represents them, has generously offered to waive any commission for connecting us.After outlining our standard tenant qualifications—which encompass application requirements, income verification, rental history, credit score, background checks, a non-smoker policy, occupancy guidelines, pet policy, application fees, and move-in costs—our agent indicated that the extensive discussions and adherence to these requirements "equals a full commission of one month's rent."
Ben Jones thinking about buying a 4plex with no re experience and no idea where to start
11 March 2024 | 7 replies
$ for HOA Fees (if applicable)I’d recommend starting with something closer to you for your first deal. 
Henry T. California legislation: Must accept pets
10 March 2024 | 2 replies
Hopefully it remains a proposal.In any case, there is no verbiage that states the Landlord MUST accept the applicant with the pet.
Nana Sefa Owner’s title insurance - to get or not?
12 March 2024 | 250 replies
A title plant is an aggregation of all public records in a particular region effecting real property, including personal judgments since they may attach to real property, indexed either by Grantor/Grantee or geographically (legal description).I suspect most underwriters are already developing AI applications for the search, examination and underwriting of title policies. 
Regina Bailey Chicago Residential Lease Agreement 2023
9 March 2024 | 77 replies
Quote from @Regina Bailey: Are you looking for the "lease agreement" or the "application"?
Rohit Dhing Investment property Mcallen vacancy issue!
9 March 2024 | 8 replies
Another week to collect security deposits, review applications, and place tenant is another $21 per month lost.If the price had simply been reduced by $50 per month after a week with no applications, you've essentially broken even.
Mary Ainsworth Tenant has no income but money upfront - too risky?
9 March 2024 | 25 replies
That could be something else to consider He did pay the application fee and his credit is 791 with no late payments on record and no criminal background which is good.
Andre Davis Sending Tenants to Collections
9 March 2024 | 11 replies
And if so, what is the cost and prospect for collecting something, certainly not all, but something.My thinking is that if it shows up on their credit, it may hamper employment, car purchases, rental applications, education funding, etc and at some point they would need to pay me to go forward with some major life steps over the next 10 years.
John Philip Eugenio Corveting Master Bedroom to ADU
9 March 2024 | 8 replies
If you need a link to the Junior ADU application for permits, send me a message.
Rachel H. Debt limit on Screening Criteria?
8 March 2024 | 4 replies
For the front end ratio I use: Gross Monthly Income >= 3 x RentFor the back end ratio I use:  Rent + Monthly Debt Payments <= 45% x Gross Monthly IncomeIn this way, debt is considered in a consistent way in determining if the applicant can afford the rental.