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Melissa Stanley Starting with a Friend (LLC?)
28 January 2025 | 6 replies
It's much easier to unwind a fee for service relationship than it is a partnership.  
Brett Riemensnider First Time Landlord - Tenant Placement In Minneapolis Area
13 January 2025 | 6 replies
If a person has to ask, at all, I STRONGLY advise to use a PM service for tenant placement. 
Rafael Valdor Renting out my townhouse: DIY vs. PM vs. Realtor
11 January 2025 | 14 replies
Professional PMs use specialized tools to verify income directly with a tenant’s bank or payroll service, ensuring legitimacy.
Sam Leon "Non representation listing please call owner direct"
11 January 2025 | 4 replies
It means the seller has listed the property with a flat fee listing service.
Sha Sing Has anyone worked with ReadyREI in Saginaw, Michigan
20 January 2025 | 19 replies
Quote from @Lori Edelman: Quote from @Katee Welte: As we recall Lori you chose to not use our services on your own.
Kyler Tarr Knob and tube wiring
27 January 2025 | 18 replies
Under 100amp service - very difficult to insure. 
Andy Wang Should I sell my note? 1.2M @ 8.5% for 4.5 yrs
27 January 2025 | 7 replies
Here are some general guidelines: Lien Position1st Position LienEquityMinimum Down Payment of 20-25% (a 30% equity to sale price is preferred)Down Payment made in certified funds and not borrowedMaximum Funding of 70% ITV (Investment to Value)SeasoningMinimum of two monthly payments already made12 months or more preferredPayer CreditCredit Score of 650 or higherNo major derogatory trade lines (No 90-180+ days delinquent, foreclosure, repossession, bankruptcy, etc.)No decline in credit since purchase of businessTermsPrefer 60 months or lessMaximum of 72 monthsNo Balloon Payment preferredCash FlowBusiness has positive cash flow1.25 debt service coverage ratio preferred.DocumentationPersonal guarantee from a creditworthy individualStandard documents including Note, Security Agreement, and UCC-1 filing.Tax Returns on the business that substantiate profit and loss statements.OtherPayment history current and verifiablePayer Interview indicating buyer is satisfied with business and comfortable making paymentsMotivation for selling the note is not a result of a deteriorating businessConsideration of high risk businesses or geographic areasIn these situations, sometimes a partial is a better option. 
Allende Hernandez Do you run screening in all the potential tenants?
22 January 2025 | 16 replies
That person is responsible for anyone one else that comes into contact with your property.I suggest using a service like Mayistay.
Robert Zajac Managing my manager - how to best approach maintenance requests
21 January 2025 | 10 replies
When a PM does charge a markup, he's usually getting a discount on the service to keep the cost stable.
Elizabeth L. Has anyone had a successful tenant eviction in Union City NJ?
21 January 2025 | 6 replies
The courts will handle service via e-mail and delivery to the unit.