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31 October 2024 | 10 replies
It’s made tracking my finances accurately a real headache and has me questioning the platform’s reliability.
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8 November 2024 | 53 replies
It's subconscious to me on the internet when it's only a blue head that the person could be fake.I think the forums would be much more effective if verification was required just for this reason.
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1 November 2024 | 6 replies
Also, as you highlighted the tenant base is highly reliable, with strong employment, security clearances etc.
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31 October 2024 | 7 replies
Analyze properties using deal calculators and build a small team with a reliable real estate agent, contractor, and lender familiar with the Philly market.Good luck!
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5 November 2024 | 29 replies
I no longer get tech support/updates, but the software does what I need it to do pretty reliably.
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30 October 2024 | 12 replies
If a tenant passes your requirements—credit score, income, background checks, and landlord/job verification—then I typically charge just the security deposit plus the first month’s rent.
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31 October 2024 | 17 replies
I’d also recommend checking out markets with strong rental demand and lower entry points.I specialize in DSCR loans for investors, so if you want to explore financing options that don’t rely on traditional income verification, I’d be happy to chat and help you get started.Looking forward to seeing where you land!
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12 November 2024 | 171 replies
@Mike Jacobson while this is not about DST but great verification that self storage has held up well compared to other classes.
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4 November 2024 | 34 replies
But I need proof of liquidity.Quote from @David Cheng:To me, any liquidity qualifies: bank letters, bank statements, stocks in an investment account that covers down payment, etc.But anyone can get these hard money approvals without any sort of verification.
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31 October 2024 | 3 replies
Shorter holding periods also help mitigate risk, so working with a reliable contractor is key.