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Nick Rutkowski Sometimes, its easier to work with problem tenants than strong arm them.
26 January 2025 | 30 replies
I suspect most who requested cash for keys had previously received cash for keys.What I do instead is explain:- the housing shortage in my market and that an eviction will forever make it difficult to find a quality rental in this market. - I will ding their credit such that all credit cards and other debt will cost them more.- I will keep their security deposit for funds owed.- I will do my best to garnish future wages until their debt to me is paid in full.This has worked 100% time so far.  
Serge Hounkponou New member from Indiana
7 January 2025 | 4 replies
@Serge Hounkponou Recommend you first figure out the property Class you want to invest in.Property Class will typically dictate the Class of tenant you get, which greatly IMPACTS rental income stability and property maintenance/damage by tenants.If you apply Class A assumptions to a Class B or C purchase, your expectations won’t be met and it may be a financial disaster.If you buy/renovate a property in Class D area to Class A standards, what quality of tenant will you get?
Donald DiBuono Creative Finance Deal Need Advice!
9 January 2025 | 4 replies
Once they exercise seller financing, the property is sold and all 1031 rules apply. 1031 has specific timelines.
Craig Parsons Hot mess with a renter/squater how to get hew out ASAP
8 January 2025 | 20 replies
Funny story is my ex wife's mother went to grammar and high school with OJ.
Joel Oh salt water hot tub
13 January 2025 | 23 replies
I have an outdoor pool that easily have 1k+ people using it every season and I never had single complaint due to the water quality.
Mordy Chaimovitz Crazy prices on 2 and 3 flat buildings in chicago
13 January 2025 | 11 replies
From the sentiment of your post it seems like you're viewing the buyers as strictly investors when they may lean more towards traditional homeowners looking for a quality of life improvement or an improvement on their current financial situation today.Let's say the buyer pays 465k and has a 5% interest rate.
Amanda Bradley 1 yr lease ending 2/2/2025
7 January 2025 | 5 replies
The quality of available tenant varies drastically depending on the neighborhood.
Jonathan S. Passive Real Estate Investing
15 January 2025 | 10 replies
This is a straightforward process that we’ve followed to consistently deliver high-performance properties, and it does not require secrets or gurus.
Jeff G. What are some warning signs that an area is slipping from C class to D class?
7 January 2025 | 19 replies
I'd hate for a temporary dip in the quality of the tenant pool to be giving my landlord "spidey sense" false alarms on account of taking an extra month or two to fill a unit.
Garry Lawrence 19-Year-Old Closing on First Rental Property – Seeking Advice!
11 January 2025 | 12 replies
: I think your profit numbers are way high.