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6 September 2024 | 4 replies
In our24 years of experience, managing almost 100 S8 leases currently, the average S8 tenant has a FICO under 580, numerous collections from utility & cell phone companies, doesn't want to pay a security deposit, much less an application fee and claims they don't know how to fill out their S8 paperwork despite being in the program for several years - hint: they want YOU to do it for them.Most, not all, are eligible for government assistance due to a funeral-march of bad choices.REALITY: you are trust trading one set of problems for another.You can succeed with S8, but you need to understand the challenges and plan accordingly.
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6 September 2024 | 6 replies
For numerous reasons, this strategy is not anywhere near as simple as it appears, and the risk of default problems can be quite high if the seller is inexperienced or unknowledgeable.
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6 September 2024 | 6 replies
Not ideal, but the current owner has had health issues that have deterred from fully leasing the building.
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5 September 2024 | 16 replies
Over the past year, I've had to make frequent calls and send numerous emails—sometimes daily to MNPMC's office and the managing partner to receive timely owner disbursements.
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5 September 2024 | 3 replies
I have a degree in biotechnology and public health (currently in Higher Ed.), and I’m transitioning into real estate to explore new opportunities and challenges.I’m particularly looking to connect with experienced professionals and find a brokerage that offers strong training and mentorship for new agents.
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6 September 2024 | 24 replies
Our goal is to start with a few small multiunit rental properties and grow from there (thanks @Brandon Turner for the numerous resources in this realm!)
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5 September 2024 | 7 replies
It's just basic health and safety issues.
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6 September 2024 | 79 replies
Two credit cards we're used and numerous memberships signed up for during that period of time.
5 September 2024 | 6 replies
I went to the U of L and have numerous properties in Southern AB.
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6 September 2024 | 19 replies
I won't mention the names but on IG there numerous coaches/mentors.