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Alec Barnes How Do You Ensure Quality Tenants?
9 January 2025 | 12 replies
Personally, I follow this standard for every application I receive:- Income of at least 3 times the monthly rent (verified through the employer)- Credit score of 580+- Rental verification with past landlords (no outstanding balances, no late payments, and the property left in acceptable condition)- No history of collections, evictions, or criminal offenses- No overdue debt (except medical debt)This process has helped me place quality tenants over the years.
Nicole Gauthier Is Furnished Finder worth it in Urban areas?
29 January 2025 | 10 replies
This targets family’s between homes, either because they just moved to the area; have a definitive time work contract; current house is being rebuilt/remodeled/repaired; students with “rich” parents; recent separated/divorced who needs space for children visits; Houston medical center stays; etc.  
Karen Margrave REDDING, CA INVESTORS
24 January 2025 | 37 replies
We also have a big demand for traveling medical professionals, etc.
Apryl Skahill How to get spouse on board?
28 January 2025 | 19 replies
Propose starting small, like a single-family rental or house hack, with a clear, low-risk plan to minimize concerns.Leverage your industry connections and offer to handle the initial responsibilities, demonstrating your commitment and capability.
Al Boettger Residential Assisted Living
28 January 2025 | 42 replies
I've heard horror stories that it's usually impossible due to the "burden placed on the municipality" but could really never understand what that burden was... most people living in those units wouldn't be using the school systems so aside from maybe an increased volume in emergency medical situations I can not understand that statement? 
Samuel Kim Real estate professional status 750 hours doable?
26 January 2025 | 26 replies
I have worked with many medical professionals where they adopted the basic strategy you are trying to use.
Allie William Wilson Eastern Tennessee STR/MTR
3 January 2025 | 14 replies
I’ve noticed that STRs with those kinds of unique offerings tend to stand out and get booked faster.Looking forward to seeing what direction you decide to take!
Benjamin Carver Short Term Rental & Mid Term Rental Strategies for Raleigh-Durham NC
13 January 2025 | 12 replies
because we have a strong demand for them and great str laws.The Triangle is visited year-round by travelling professionals in the research, medical, IT, and education space.
Adam DeShone Northern Indiana Investor/Property Manager
3 January 2025 | 3 replies
I started my professional career in medical device sales and still do that full-time.
Gregory Schwartz What is a good occupancy rate for MTR
9 January 2025 | 8 replies
I am primarily hosting traveling medical personnel because there is a lot of demand for these professionals in our area and because my units are suited to their needs.