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Mario F. looming real estate downturn prevent u from buying now?
15 December 2016 | 119 replies
To ID markers with both, look for both.At market level verify industry diversity,    review masterplans, ID path of growth, economic development incentives, top 10 major employers.Neighborhood level: crime rates, renter vs owner ratio, average income, major employers, vacancy rates, units under construction, quality and type of closest retail, demographics, community tapestry ESRI, most common household formation, etc.There are also things you should be looking at in the subdivision or block the property is located on (ex. renters vs owners, developer and quality and age of housing, ideal housing for your target tenant, etc), but again the things you look for should be based on your specific goals, investment strategy, and investment criteria.
Ana Marie B. Potential Tenant W/ 3 Pets....
27 February 2016 | 17 replies
There may be pitfalls there.And finally, check the jurisdiction in which the rental is located to see what, if any, restrictions there are on the number of pets in a household
Emily Debes With an LLC do you use commercial lending?
25 October 2016 | 20 replies
The problem I see is the definition of commercial loans backs that up but the definition of residential has a potential loophole:According to 12 USCS § 5102 (8), the term residential mortgage loan means “any loan primarily for personal, family, or household use that is secured by a mortgage, deed of trust, or other equivalent consensual security interest on a dwelling (as defined in section 103(v) of the Truth in Lending Act [15 USCS § 1602(v)]) or residential real estate upon which is constructed or intended to be constructed a dwelling (as so defined).”If it is truly for business purposes by a true business theoretically it could be commercial by this definition is my read???
Andy K Sewer line backup happened twice due to tenant negligience
1 April 2016 | 9 replies
Here are examples from our rental agreement.1.DRAIN STOPPAGES.As of the date of this Agreement, Landlord warrants that the dwelling’s sewage drains are in good working order and that they will accept the normal household waste for which they were designed.
Dan Graney Shared laundry area.
4 April 2016 | 5 replies
We have a shared coin-op laundry (one washer and one dryer) separately metered and shared by 8 households (2BA/1BR units in an 8-plex), so not exactly the same situation as you, but here are my thoughts.1.
Justin Pumpr Tenant screening email
16 August 2016 | 12 replies
What is the combined income of all adults in your household?
Account Closed Bad neighbors and the slumlord owner next door.
16 May 2019 | 28 replies
Most of the lower income areas I buy in always have someone home because either they can't afford security or it's that bad plus many Mexican lower income households have no bank accounts and hide their money in the house.
Tevis Verrett Solar Panels, Multi-Family, & Charging/Collecting Utilities: How To?
26 May 2017 | 16 replies
This means, we have the gross number of kWh the panels produce before any household usage, and also we know the net energy generated, the amount that we sell back to the grid.
Ed O. Section 8 / IRS / Shady accountant?
13 September 2012 | 22 replies
For someone who is head of household with a qualifying child, there is a sweet spot for getting the maximum earned income credit (which is a refundable credit.
Ryan Pearson Hard Money Brokering
19 March 2022 | 6 replies
Essentially, a lender must be licensed to do residential loans, and the definition of residential can vary by state somewhat.For example, in NH, if the proceeds are to be used for any personal or household use, the loan must comply with residential lending requirements.