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Rene Hosman Ask a MTR professional! Author of 30-Day Stay answers your questions
18 January 2025 | 16 replies
My goal is to build a business that serves corporate clients; construction and infrastructure development teams, medical/education faculty, corporate relocation, family emergency relocation services, sports travel/events,corporate and industryand I want to learn from those of you who are doing this successfully and are willing to share actionable ideas for how I can be successful in offering value to these groups.Thank you!!
Kyle Carter Screening tenants effectively
7 January 2025 | 5 replies
Hello Kyle,When screening applications for the properties that I manage, I always look for:- 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)I have found this screening standard very helpful when finding tenants who pay on time and treat the property well!
Kris Lou Canadian Investing in Indianapolis
7 January 2025 | 9 replies
Most landlords in Lawrence township now take evictions through Superior court, although that has added costs and is a slower process.  
Ricardo Lemus The rent does not cover all
19 January 2025 | 10 replies
(Available time, money, income, family situation, credit availability, time horizon, real estate market location and phase, medical situation, etc etc.)
Nathan Gesner Have you ever used your umbrella insurance policy?
15 January 2025 | 11 replies
This location is in a 1mm population metro area, 230 units, and cost is about $1,800,000 all in.Limits of Insurance: Coverage:Liability and Medical Expenses$2,000,000/$4,000,000 Occurrence/Aggregate Comprehensive Business Liability$2,000,000 Any One Person Personal & Advertising Injury$4,000,000 Aggregate Products Completed Operations Aggregate$2,000,000 Any One Fire Fire Damage$25,000 Occurrence Customers' Goods Legal Liability Deductible: $0$25,000 Aggregate Sale and Disposal Liability Deductible: $1,000$10,000 Any One Person Medical Payments $1,000,000 Occurrence Hired Non-Owned$300,000 Each Employee Employee Benefits Liability$25,000/$25,000 Per Claim/Aggregate Employment Practices LiabilityLoc Class Desc Coverage Limit Ded Valuation Type 1 Self-StorageBlanket Building & Business Personal Replacement Cost Property $2,100,000 $25,000Earthquake IncludedSinkhole IncludedWindstorm or Hail Included 5%Business Income Actual Loss Sustained 24 MonthsPollution Clean-Up & Removal $100,000Employee Dishonesty $15,000Money & Securities - Inside $10,000Money & Securities - Outside $5,000Accounts Receivable $25,000Electronic Data $20,000Valuable Papers & Records $25,000Fine Arts $10,000Employee Personal Property $10,000Limited Pollutant Removal $25,000/$100,000Cosmetic Loss Limitation IncludedEquipment Breakdown Protection IncludedPremium, Fees, and Taxes: BOP Premium: $ 7,760.00Optional Terrorism Premium: $ 31.00Total Premium: $ 7,791.00Key notes:a.
Travis Boyd How effective can MTR be with small multifamily properties?
7 January 2025 | 16 replies
Quote from @Miguel Del Mazo: Quote from @Jonathan Greene: Quote from @Miguel Del Mazo: We have 3 2/1 condos in our portfolio that attract traveling professionals (medical or otherwise) and a triplex that we essentially BRRR'd down to the studs.
Justin Crump Realtor.com by Julie Taylor Market Trends for 2025
5 January 2025 | 4 replies
Rentals have remained pretty hot outside of common slower times around holidays.
Allie William Wilson Eastern Tennessee STR/MTR
3 January 2025 | 14 replies
They found that targeting traveling nurses and medical residents provided reliable income, especially with amenities like a washer/dryer and blackout curtains.. details that are often overlooked but highly valued.For STR potential, I’d suggest researching local tourism data.
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.
Sunny Wu Tenant wants to break lease 8 months early
6 January 2025 | 6 replies
Highlighting features like “walking distance to top-rated schools” helped me attract renters even during slower months.Negotiate SmartlyWhile sticking to your legal rights is important, a pragmatic approach could save time and hassle.