Income tax refund (forced savings account where govt keeps your interest) gives them the cash they need for first month's rent + security deposit.10) Realities of S8: most tenants no longer have 100% of rent paid by the program.- Good luck getting them to pay their portion for the duration of their lease- Be careful including utilities in the rent as they then won't care about a running toilet resulting in a $500 water bill.- S8 tenants don['t want to pay application fees- S8 tenants cry broke about paying security deposits- S8 tenants in the program for 10+ years claim ignoreance on filling out their paperwork because they've learned a desperate landlord will do it for them.If you want a S8 tenant, you MUST advertise on www.AffordableHousing.com

I rarely see ledger boards secured and flashed properly as one example.

Before you know it, the whole portfolio is paid off by age 65-70, and you’ve got financial freedom without relying on Social Security.

I am not looking to make major improvements, but I am looking to enter and secure it.

In fact, during my short stint as an aspiring BRRRR investor, I successfully secured a pre-approval for a private money loan based on my net worth.Now that I’ve shifted to land investing, I’m wondering: Do private or hard money lenders exist specifically for land flips?

Hi @Shawn SmithI am a US loan officer in Toronto, assisting Canadians to secure financing in the US.

With the large down payment, you’ll likely have built up enough equity to secure better terms.

I acknowledged his concerns but was unable to resolve the issue.Since the tenant moved in, I have experienced escalating issues with his behavior, including:Lease Violations:Moving items without permission (furniture, safe, carpet cleaner, TV from his room to another tenant's room).Accumulating boxes in the garage, potentially exceeding the agreed-upon storage space.Installing a security camera in the common living area, which is a direct violation of the lease agreement.Failure to submit a work order for alleged issues with the smart lock, as required by the lease agreement.Behavioral Issues:Aggressive and confrontational communication.Unfounded accusations and personal attacks.Refusal to communicate through agreed-upon channels.Loud and disruptive late-night behavior (banging on the door, kicking the door) due to alleged difficulties with the smart lock, often accompanied by profanity.Harassment of my son, the designated on-site property manager, by making disparaging remarks about me and refusing to cooperate with him.Potential for Neighborhood Disruption: The tenant's late-night outbursts have the potential to disturb neighbors, although no formal complaints have been received.Unreasonable Demands: The tenant unreasonably demands advance notice of my access to the property for storage purposes, despite the prior agreement and my right to access common areas and my own storage spaces.Safety Concerns:While the tenant has not directly threatened us, his actions, including the harassment of my son, have created a concerning and unsafe environment for my son and me.Goal:My ultimate goal at this point is to evict the tenant due to his ongoing lease violations, concerning behavior, the harassment of my son, and the potential for neighborhood disruption.Questions:1. 

We've secured many tenants who didn't know that we were actually the perfect match for them when they started their search.

Whether you’re buying or building, focus on doing so below market value to secure immediate equity or strong cash flow potential.It's also important to thoroughly research the local market—pay attention to trends like rent potential, job growth, and population increases.