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John Voychick Do not use Suncoast Property Management in Jacksonville
4 January 2025 | 29 replies
Just because they included that clause in their contract doesn't make it enforceable. 
Kyle Carter Ohio Legal Considerations for Rentals
3 January 2025 | 2 replies
Once the tenant applies for the unit, you'll have to work with the tenant and Section 8 to get approval, which always includes an inspection of the unit.
Gregory Beaty FreedomSoft Scam!
27 December 2024 | 22 replies
Account Closed You can do automated lead generation in several ways, depending on whether you're looking for seller leads, buyer leads or private lender leads.Seller Leads: (1) Lead Swiper (online lead search with dozens of targeted searches), (2) Instant Leads -- direct access to listed properties nationwide with a click (3) OfferBot, automated offer making software (I use this every day) (4) Direct Mail Connect (upload your own list or use lists out of Freedomsoft) -- my team manages a ton of direct mail in my real estate business using this, (5) SMS lead generation (I use this every day)...and that's just scratching the surface.Buyer Leads: (1) Nationwide Cash Buyer database (millions of buyer records at the click of a mouse) -- including buyer name, address and all property addresses they've bought including closing dates and prices paid
Morgan Iacolucci DADU opportunity but primary home has tenants & Seller wants buy-back provision
7 January 2025 | 3 replies
@Pat Aboukhaled I would ULS (unit lot segment) the primary house and include a clause in the call option that would prevent them acquiring the DADU.
Elaine Ericson Promissory Note - how to secure or any ideas to help in this situation?
28 December 2024 | 7 replies
In this instance what I would do is get the deed in lieu from the borrower so you ahve the property again and get a note from them but have an attorney draft it to see if you can include a confession of judgment - meaning if they do not pay then you can get a quick judgment and possibly garnish wages.I would also have them put a small down payment as part of the note and only accept a check that way if you ever did garnish you have a copy of a check so you know where they bank.unfortunately you are right they can stop paying on the note and its unsecured so its a risk but out of all the options this is your best option.
Timothy Parish Solo 401k IRA
2 January 2025 | 2 replies
The building is now vacant in the bottom portion including by sister's business.
Zachary Kotiadis *Using an FHA loan, can I move during the first year?*
11 January 2025 | 6 replies
HUD 4000.1 (I believe) is the latest HUD handbook and it goes over all requirements for originating the loan, including but not limited to occupancy requirements and exemptions.FHA occupancy : "At least one Borrower must occupy the Property within 60 Days of signing the security instrument and intend to continue occupancy for at least one year."
Ezra Avery Hello & Thank You
7 January 2025 | 5 replies
that we’ve learned in our 24 years, managing almost 700 doors across the Metro Detroit area, including almost 100 S8 leases:Class A Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, 3-5 years for positive cashflow, but you get highest relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% the more recent norm.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 680+ (roughly 5% probability of default), zero evictions in last 7 years.Class B Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, decent amount of relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% should be applied only if proper research done to support.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 620-680 (around 10% probability of default), some blemishes, but should have no evictions in last 5 yearsClass C Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, high cashflow and at the lower end of relative rent & value appreciation.
Camille Romero Real Estate Advice Needed
16 January 2025 | 20 replies
Local or out of state work if the deal is right. in fact, consider including the numbers for a property manager anyway.
Rereloluwa Fatunmbi Seeking Advice to Improve STR Performance in East Downtown Houston
16 January 2025 | 13 replies
The minimum sheen I would use for any rental is satin (Very rarely eggshell).Does your rate include cleaning fees?