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Mike Harvey Starting with section 8
2 November 2024 | 8 replies
Landlord can require tenants to be responsible for separately metered utilities, so can avoid waste.Landlord can get annual small increases in rent.NegativesMost of us don’t treat something we get for free the same way we treat something we’ve worked hard to obtain.S8 applicants claim “broke” and don’t like to pay application feesSame goes for security depositsS8 tenants, in our experience, tend to cause more property damage than non-S8 tenants. - Make sure you get a security deposit and perhaps do a surprise inspection of their current home.S8 requires an inspection (mostly health & safety) before approving a lease and then annually thereafter. - Not something most landlords taking care of their properties have to worry about.There are limits to clauses they allow in your lease.
William Vreeland Knoxville vs. Indianapolis
5 November 2024 | 14 replies
Thank you for the response, Travis!
Alethia Hines Group Home Investing
28 October 2024 | 12 replies
I don't rent directly to the individuals.  
Michael Belz Hello BiggerPockets! New PRO here
31 October 2024 | 4 replies
Spending quality time with your kids and connecting with inspirational individuals are definitely enriching pursuits outside of real estate.
Brett Jurgens Zillow ads climate risk insights, but too many people are ignoring the data
6 November 2024 | 54 replies
Moot point then.But in response to your original question, no, I would not even consider climate in my choices for where to buy rentals or investment properties.
Mark Kelley How to warn future landlords / LPs about a tenant / GP
1 November 2024 | 18 replies
He was also featured on the local news station for his innovative work.The tenant is of course taking no responsibility for any of his actions or the damage, and he mainly just throws out empty and somewhat comical threats about a team of lawyers on standby, accusations of insurance fraud, and leaving bad reviews for the property manager.
Kent Ford Why Do You Think Texas is a Hotspot for New Real Estate Businesses?
6 November 2024 | 34 replies
kent that has to be AI writing your response no one is that eloquent. 
Nolan Fernandez Buying house with Section 8 voucher
3 November 2024 | 24 replies
Actually it looks like it is by each individual housing authority if they will participate.Hate to say this, but it is going to be like finding a needle in a haystack.....borrower will need to find a lender that will do it. 
Roohil Hamid $3000 Water Bill in Akron, Section 8 Tenant
31 October 2024 | 5 replies
The tenant has been facing these excessive charges for about three months but only just reached out to me.In Akron, I understand that the property owner is typically responsible for the bill, though our lease specifies that the tenant is responsible.
Jace Perry Searching for 80% to 85% DCSR Lenders
1 November 2024 | 10 replies
If a cash out refinance, many lenders will allow the cash out to satisfy the reserves requirement.DSCR lenders generally let you vest either individually or as an LLC.