Beyond the formal checklists: no evictions, 3-4x income to rent, prior landlord references, employment checks; I would also look at things like responsiveness to communication when we are setting showing, were they on time to showing, did they look me in the eye and shake my hand, did they show up to showing high?

Houston's short-term rental (STR) market has been unregulated up until now, but that's set to change by the end of 2024. After prolonged discussions, recent high-profile incidents at STR properties have finally sparke...

We have a policy we meet all our borrowers on site to shake their hand and walk the property before issuing a term sheet.

I'd love to shake hands and meet you in person! 

I shake my head at the 1/4 mile restriction because the idea that you can be prohibited from doing something with your home because one of your neighbors is already doing it doesn't seem right to me.

I have a buddy that's very successful in D Class areas.He drives around all day putting out fires, getting in literal fist fights from time to time, throwing people out of their apartments or changing locks when they leave, constantly breaking the law because they are "civil matters" and he knows the tenants won't come after him, and shaking folks down for late rent.I'm sure folks in A Class areas are doing the same, right?

These people buying str's today make me shake my head a bit. 

Ask them who is doing the most moving and shaking and connect with those people.

I will however shake a finger at the agent for not reviewing this document with you and teaching you what youre signing.

But first… I think my wife left some cake in the fridge and for some reason I can’t shake it from my head ….