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Jim Lynch Minimum "boxes to check" for tenant screening, assuming you are self-managing
20 February 2025 | 8 replies
@Jim LynchSome typical minimum tenant screening requirements look like the following, but it depends on your market:-Renter has a gross monthly income of 3x more than the monthly rent-Minimum credit score of 650-Renter must have no prior evictions-No felons (or other notable criminal history)There are a number of different tenant screening softwares out there such as Zillow Rental Manager, TransUnion SmartMove, etc.Be sure to complete an employment verification by contacting the renter's employer and confirm the details they shared with you, landlord verification (if they have a previous landlord), credit check, and background check.
Max Gunther Memphis Experience with James Wachob (Foundation Property Management / TurnkeyInvest)
19 February 2025 | 2 replies
If you do consider working with them, make sure to:Conduct thorough due diligence.Factor in higher-than-usual turnover costs and eviction rates.Understand their incentives and fee structures.Or, you might save yourself the frustration and look for a different company.
Jairo Montezuma Partial property management question
14 February 2025 | 4 replies
The PM rate in every area is different, in my experience, some are low percentage and low quality and then there are some that have high percentage and low quality.
Andy Moffit Voracious learner looking to build a winning team
14 February 2025 | 4 replies
Knoxville specifically has some rules regarding STR in the city limits, county is a different set of rules (little more lax). 
Kenneth Alan Flugrad Prospective Flipper in Southern Maine
10 February 2025 | 2 replies
As you scale, make sure to factor in seasonality, renovation surprises, and buyer demand in different areas.
Itay Heled Designer for airbnb
19 February 2025 | 10 replies
I can consult on the work that can be completed in many different mediums (DIY, supported, etc).
Allen Zhu first deal potentially
13 February 2025 | 1 reply
I’m also using a 6% vacancy rate, which brings the net monthly cash flow to about $200 and a CoC return of 13.06%.Summary:I’ve created around $50k in equity (difference between ARV of $200k and total investment of $155k).I’ve got about $10k or $18,385 left in the deal (factoring in closing costs).The cash flow is healthy, and the CoC return is strong, especially as a first-time investor.Questions:Does anything look off or could I improve the numbers?
Troy P. Tenant replaced locks and washing machine
16 February 2025 | 9 replies
I provided washer and dryer, and upon move out, realized the washing machine was completely different
Sharon Israel Fix and Flip Burlington NC - Help with Comps Analysis
3 February 2025 | 0 replies
However, there is a specific deal Which I find hard to understand the ARV for.It is a Single Family Home, 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom, 850 SQFT.These two comps have a price gap I find hard to understand, even when considering the difference in renovation level.If anyone knows this market well enough to understand the cause of this difference, and if it might be due to an issue with the location, or if there is anything I am missing.Comp 1 - 1011 Elm Street, Burlington, NC, 27217 (120K)Comp 2 - 1109 Walnut Street, Burlington, NC, 27217 (120K)Comp 3 - 1505 N Park Ave, Burlington, NC, 27217 (180K)Thank you!
Fortune Solomon Ideas to get second property
19 February 2025 | 5 replies
Everyone's 401K rules are a little different but the way it works for most is you can borrow up to $50K or half the total balance, which ever number is smaller.