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Desmond Fielding Networking in Omaha, NE
23 May 2020 | 0 replies
I know now is not a great time, but if you're in the area please reach out.. drinks on me!
Jason Graves Helping 15 year daughter buy first house. Wife’s not a fan
1 August 2020 | 61 replies
It is the classic you can lead a horse to water but you can't make them drink.  
Luis Y. Networking in Oahu HI
28 May 2020 | 8 replies
There is so much information it feels like I’m drinking from a fire hose.
Jim Peckey Requesting help with screening our first tenant!
28 May 2020 | 23 replies
Here is what I've come up with:Net income - 3 times the monthly rentIncome stability - at least 12 months with same source of incomeAssets - 5 times monthly rent (bank accounts & automobile equity)Credit - established, nothing negative; FICO score of 620 or betterCredit cards - at least 1 major credit cardChecking account - establishedRent punctuality - prompt, never latePets - small pets negotiable (large pets not allowed)Waterbeds - not allowedVehicles - two automobiles allowed, no motorcycles louder than an automobileCurrent & former landlord’s recommendations - goodPersonal recommendations - one available (preferably local)Number of tenants - maximum of 2 in 1 bedroom apartment, maximum of 3 in 2 bedroom apartmentAttitude - cooperativeSmoking - not allowedDrinking - in moderation (maximum of two drinks daily)Illegal drug usage - not allowedPermanence - at least 12 months in each of the last two residencesCleanliness - average (or better)Interest in the dwelling - average to high (willing to pay more in rent than asked)We're using a google form to pre-screen interested tenants and I've just updated it to essentially touch on all of these standards.
Prab C. Not using a realtor on a purchase - advice needed
27 May 2020 | 17 replies
Please have a drink on me!   
Chris Avery Management Company Fraud
29 May 2020 | 6 replies
Call the police where she is located and ask for help, also the attorney general's office.You need to directly speak with every single one of your tenants today and notify them verbally, and in writing, that they are not to pay the property manager this month, or you will lose June's rent, also.Surely she has a drug, alcohol, or gambling problem, and has simply taken your money. 
Amr Rashad BRRR Investing in multifamilies strategy, holes?
4 June 2020 | 8 replies
As far as I've read here and elsewhere, the plan that I've posted above seems to be the most logical for my current situation.Completely off topic here, but after the whole virus thing blows over, if you're ever in the area, I'd love to buy you a drink sometimeThanks again for taking the time to reply to the postsAmr
Dave Rav Well water utility in MF
6 June 2020 | 6 replies
This well is fairly new; at least the pump is.Any issues or liability regarding tenants drinking this water or otherwise using it as their source of water?
Bernie Neyer New Build Questions About Counter Tops
7 June 2020 | 24 replies
For a rental you want to meet or slightly beat them.For your home place, granite all the way.If your stainless steel sink is stained by "bong juice", it is really the resin / tar/ black crud.Clean that off with iso alcohol and elbow grease.
Jennifer Schelkopf How do you optimize self-showings?
27 August 2020 | 12 replies
If you have hardwood or vinyl flooring, make a note that the tenant will have an easier time cleaning up a spilled drink.