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Ciel Tierra legal ways to earn more from Section 8
28 September 2015 | 14 replies
It is based on a review of income and household composition.)3.
Greg Johns Out-of-state investors: What metrics do you use to evaluate real estate markets for long term rental properties?
19 February 2015 | 11 replies
For the markets I determine are "green light" markets, I will then start a dual parallel-track process of checking investment opportunities to see if the numbers work (generally speaking) and contacting and interviewing property managers to get their take on the market and begin building out a potential team of local "foot soldiers".The mind dump of metrics I came up with for my analysis so far are (in no particular order):Recent Population growth (2010-2013)Median gross monthly rent (2013)Median gross monthly rent 3-year change (2010-2013)Vacancy rate (2013)3-Year change in vacancy rate (through 2013)Rent as % of income (i.e. median monthly gross rent as a fraction of median household income)3-Year change of rent as % of income% of households that are renters3-Year change in % of households that are rentersMedian price for all SFHs (December 2014)3-Year change in median price for all SFHs (through December 2014)Median price for all 3BR units (December 2014)3-Year change in median price for all 3BR units (through December 2014)Median price for all 2BR units (December 2014)3-Year change in median price for all 2BR units (through December 2014)Median gross annual rent (i.e. monthly gross rent * 12) / Median price for all homes - I know I am kinda mixing apples and oranges here, but it's the closest I can get using available objective dataUnemployment rate3-Year change in unemployment rateGDP growth (time period depends on data available)Job growth (time period depends on data available)Household income growth (time period depends on data available)Proximity to major international airport (i.e. how easy will it be for me to get there?)
Kirk R. Starting a Yellow Letter Campaign Advice "
5 December 2017 | 25 replies
I think Sean Terry said this was close to the best parameters for getting a good response.City of my choiceTotal Assessed Value 0 to $100,000Property TypeResidential: SFRLength of Residence10+ Years(Household) Age65+ YearsADDRESS-COMPLETENESS Mailing and Property address CompleteCORPORATE-OWNED ExcludeI got 327 from the above criteria for $57.  
Ray Harrell Moving electrical panel
25 May 2017 | 15 replies
A fridge,toaster and MW on the same 15A circuit could do it, but normal household loads SHOULD NOT.Get one of those 3 led outlet testers and map the apartments with someone turning on and off the breakers.
Eric P. NYC co-op gut rehab cost per sq ft
3 August 2017 | 8 replies
MOST IMPORTANT: DECLUTTER, DEPERSONALIZE -- the buyer wants to envision themselves in your household --- this article may help too: https://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/26/realestate/small-projects-big-payoff.html
Catherine W. How to Weed Out Bad Tenants in Up and Coming Area
5 January 2015 | 11 replies
Is the combined rent of your household 3x the monthly rent**Also be sure to outline your application process as well. 
Mindy Jensen Has anyone ever started an HOA?
16 January 2016 | 6 replies
If one household doesn't want to join, do you not plow the area in front of them on their side of the street?
Lynn Henley Quit Claim Deed with Short Sale
8 August 2013 | 20 replies
Wayne: Yup, Countrywide, Wamu, and the wads of bad paper now owned by HSBC (Beneficial, Housekey, Household Finance, etc.).
Craig C. A good market?
17 March 2014 | 3 replies
Yes I've looked at the demographics, but it appears they are moving down, median household income's median household income in 2011: $32,371 (it was $34,824 in 2000), the average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 3.00, which tells me the average person makes less than $1400 a month, unless again I am looking at something wrong.
Account Closed best ways to fight roaches
8 June 2019 | 38 replies
Active ingrediant Fipronil is the way to go.Termidor - external spray (termites and ants)Phantom - internal spray (ants and roaches and household pests)Gel bait - internal roaches and ants (only reason to use this is if you want to spray cupboards or counters but there are dishes etc on them)granules - gets rid of fire ants on entire treated area.. awesome stuff ie.. your yardThe spray and gel work the same.