I am sorry that the storm that passed through just prior to your stay required emergency roof repairs. 

What documents do they require, what credit scores do they allow, how do they verify previous rental history, etc.?

.👀 Risk ManagementBoth investments require risk management:Stocks: Company performance, market conditions, economic factorsReal estate: Property maintenance, tenant quality, local market changesBut guess what?

Dodd Frank corrects this by requiring the price be supported by an appraisal or some  basis. 

In your opion #2, would that require you to rent a home in Seattle?

My focus is on providing either turnkey-style space for those interested in temporary, infrequent use or long-term leasing for business folks who require conference room space (or perhaps event space).  

There are many ways to remove a tenant, but it requires knowing what motivates them.

Most lenders won't require an application fee and should be able to clearly lay out their financing costs, cash to close, and projected profitability for you.I hope this helps.

I'm sure it's a little more efficient in larger cities, but my market requires up to 60 days to get approval.Lower your expectations with Section 8 tenants.

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