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Michael Long Investing Cleveland, OH area
9 January 2025 | 10 replies
Then you can avoid the self promotion issue. 
Paul Lucenti Maximizing monthly cash flow per unit
28 January 2025 | 27 replies
Because it seems like you've been down this road before and have failed - if that's the case say that so I can avoid certain things. 
Gamal Harding Navigating the Surge in Rental Application Fraud: A Guide for Landlords and PM's
6 January 2025 | 4 replies
For instance, mismatched names, employment details, or salary figures should warrant further scrutiny.Urgency to Move In: Applicants who are unusually pushy about quick move-in dates may be attempting to bypass thorough checks.Reluctance to Provide References: Hesitation or refusal to provide contactable references from previous landlords or employers is a cause for concern.Cash Offers for Faster Move-In: Proposals to pay a significant amount up front, especially in cash, to expedite the moving process can sometimes indicate an attempt to avoid scrutiny.Unverifiable Identity: Difficulty in verifying the applicant’s identity through standard identification documents can indicate potential fraud.Tips to Mitigate Rental Application Fraud:Enhance Verification Processes: Implement stringent verification processes for employment, previous rental history, and identity.
Manny Darnell Insight on Residential Care/Board & Care Strategy
5 January 2025 | 0 replies
My thinking is that by renting to a residential care facility I can effectively utilize all the space, earn above market rent, and help provide a needed service, while avoiding tenant parking jams. 
Melody R. Thoughts about the virtual CPA firm The Real Estate CPA?
16 January 2025 | 18 replies
However, once we implemented technology a few years ago, even our local clients prefer to avoid driving and switched to doing business remotely.
Rob Beardsley Top 10 Reasons to Invest in Pittsburgh
5 January 2025 | 8 replies
I would agree that looking outside of the central area would be able to find great deals.
Nathan Noorlun Recommend Property Manager in Sacramento CA
4 January 2025 | 5 replies
To avoid going through the same poor experience, keep reading.Even if someone gives you a referral here, do NOT make the mistake of assuming that the PMC will meet your expectations, just because they met the expectations of the referral source.In our experience, the #1 mistake owners make when selecting a Property Management Company (PMC) is ASSUMING instead of CONFIRMING.It's often a case of not doing enough research, as they don't know what they don't know!
Alec Barnes How Do You Ensure Quality Tenants?
9 January 2025 | 12 replies
To avoid scammers and fraudulent paystubs, I contact the applicants place of employment directly to verify that the paystubs are accurate, the company is legitimate, and the duration of the applicants employment.Why do you need TWO YTD paystubs?
Richard Volkov Could This Be a New Way to Invest in Real Estate Without Buying the Whole Property?
19 January 2025 | 47 replies
It’s worth noting that they can also provide some flexibility by avoiding direct ownership transfers.
Jacob Dalton Should Cook County be a "No Go" Zone for Single Family Rental Investment?
22 January 2025 | 12 replies
Buying in a quality area and being thorough with your tenant screening are the best preventative measures you can take to avoid that situation from arising.