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Jewell Arceneaux Attention Investors: Scale up starting with FHA
14 December 2024 | 6 replies
Live in one unit and rent out the others to cover your mortgage.Seller Financing: Negotiate terms with the property seller where they act as the lender, often requiring a smaller down payment and bypassing traditional underwriting.Partnerships or Joint Ventures: Partner with an investor who provides the capital in exchange for a share of the property’s equity or income.Lease Options: Use a rent-to-own agreement, which allows you to control the property while saving for a formal purchase.BRRRR Method (Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat): Acquire a distressed property with short-term financing, rehab it to increase value, rent it out, and refinance to recoup your initial investment.Pro TipStay in close communication with your lender as you approach your next purchase.
Bridger L Logan Any success with rent by the room?
15 December 2024 | 59 replies
I will be sure to be upfront on the lease about the guidelines and specifics like that including cleanliness expectations, late rules, eviction notices, communication, maintenance, etc.
Greg Weber Has anyone done business with this company or person
19 December 2024 | 37 replies
Teshaws , go ahead and give me a current contact to communicate with you privately if you need a reminder of your ignorance in business.  
Fakaradin Floyd Advice on my STR pitch and overall Rental Arbitrage advice (Alexandria VA)
30 December 2024 | 89 replies
I really hate using words to communicate, they are such clumsy things when one thinks about it!
Zachary Sakena How to structure first rental in NJ: Should I use an LLC? Land Trust?
11 December 2024 | 13 replies
Be a good communicator and responsive to tenant's reasonable requests.
Carl Rowles Is it worth it? Mobile Homes?
16 December 2024 | 17 replies
It was early and I did not think my communication was very clear so I tried to delete the post but I guess it left your 'quote' in place.So to answer your question- Yes. 
Itay Heled Anyone use Furnished finder leads of individuals for an entire house?
16 December 2024 | 18 replies
Furnished Finder does make it tricky since you need separate profiles for each room, but platforms like Apartments.com or Airbnb might work better if you're aiming for full-house rentals or structured by-the-room arrangements.If you decide to rent to multiple individuals:Tenant Screening: Screen each tenant thoroughly to ensure they’re reliable and responsible.Clear Communication: Introduce potential tenants to one another Detailed Agreements: Use separate leases for each tenant and specify shared vs. private spaces, utilities, and maintenance responsibilities.House Rules: Create clear, written house rules to prevent misunderstandings.Inventory Tracking: Document everything in the home (furniture, appliances, etc.) to avoid disputes about damage or missing items.Also, market your property with its flexibility in mind—like proximity to hospitals for traveling nurses or universities for graduate students.
Lauren Brown Need advice on selling my property
10 December 2024 | 7 replies
Communication is key
Dave Harlan Thoughts on Kiavi?
6 December 2024 | 21 replies
Just make sure whomever you work with is halfway competent and communicates well, the latter is the most important.
Jordan Sachs Take my neighbor to civil court over dead tree?
9 December 2024 | 23 replies
A certified letter is good because they sign for it, acknowledging receipt, any other forms of written communication you can get to document that they were notified of the hazard probably also helps.