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Mike Webb Vacant unit standard operating procedure
23 September 2015 | 2 replies
You can also try offering free gifts with a new rental, such as household appliances.9.
Bao Nguyen high end rental investors: does the 3x income/rent apply?
9 October 2015 | 4 replies
It's part of my rental policy: household income must be at least 3 times the rental rate.  
Hoan Thai Reducing total interest paid to your 30 year mortgage
7 June 2016 | 10 replies
Most folks are likely to take longer than seven years given the current economy and the toll it has taken on many households. 12 to 15 years (roughly half of a 30-year term) is probably more realistic for most folks.The video does not recommend using a second-lien (HELOC) type of account, though I suppose that might work if the interest rate is advantageous, rather it recommends an unsecured line of credit.
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.