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Chase Pomerantz Newbies looking to break into real estate investing
7 January 2025 | 8 replies
It could be some sort of skill set for renovations, design for furnished rentals, specific market knowledge, owner occupied loan products for a house hack, etc. 
Jacob Dalton Should Cook County be a "No Go" Zone for Single Family Rental Investment?
22 January 2025 | 12 replies
A good property manager can help with tenant screening, enforce lease terms, and handle evictions more efficiently if it comes to that.Require a Larger Security Deposit: Within the bounds of local regulations, a larger deposit can provide a cushion in case of damage or unpaid rent.Consider Rent Guarantee Insurance: Some companies offer insurance products that can cover lost rent in case of tenant default.
Anthony Miller Aspiring Residential Investor
7 January 2025 | 11 replies
I haven't determined my price point yet as I'm still researching hard money lending and DSCR loan products
Matt Weddon Legally Rejecting Applications
2 January 2025 | 18 replies
.,) relative to all other applicants, but after showing them the property you have the distinct sense they'll be a difficult, high maintenance/game-the-system/treat-your-property-poorly tenant.Essentially: how do you stay on the right side of the law rejecting a tenant that appears to be the best applicant on paper, but to whom you don't want to rent based on unpleasant personal interactions or impressions that they would likely take poor care of your property?
James Wise Failed Leadership is why California is on fire.
23 January 2025 | 165 replies
Although some people will yell that 'this is mean, of those poor people' it has to be done like this.
Jonathan Baptiste How to stock your airbnb best practices
18 January 2025 | 16 replies
And watch out with scents—unscented products keep everyone happy.
Desiree Doubrox Your experience with Student Housing
1 January 2025 | 5 replies
Hi @Desiree Doubrox sounds like poor management. 
Kristi Kandel Resources to Help LA Communities & Families Rebuild After Wildfires
13 January 2025 | 4 replies
There’s no reason to go through a disaster (I'm mid recovery myself) and not get the financial upside by becoming the developer and selling a finished product versus raw land.If you have to completely rebuild, it’s a two year process at minimum.
Tayvion Payton Investing in MultiFamily
12 January 2025 | 20 replies
@Tayvion Payton to get a better understanding of the loan products, it's best to have a conversation with a commercial loan officer at a local community bank or credit union.On commercial, the number one rule is a deal meeting their DSCR loan covenant, which is typically 1.2 to 1.25. 
Kiley Costa Pay Off STR or Invest in Another Property?
11 January 2025 | 9 replies
Those can indicate poor management, deferred maintenance, difficult and expensive upkeep like ocean front which will bring up issues with rising oceans, insurance, and hurricanes.