
20 October 2024 | 13 replies
Is your DSCR ratio greater than 1-meaning are you cash flowing (according to the lender's criteria of mortgage, property taxes and insurance (and HOA) if applicable).

20 October 2024 | 11 replies
You could also reach out to a local, reputable, property management firm to see if they offer a la carte services for lease preparation, application processing, move in inspection, etc, if you are planning to self-manage but need some help with the more formal items.

20 October 2024 | 9 replies
- **Escrow for Property Taxes and Insurance** (if applicable): If the seller’s mortgage already has an escrow account, the lender handles the property taxes and insurance, which are included in the monthly mortgage payment

22 October 2024 | 15 replies
These contracts and discussions within the community are augmented by the real world applications of the same, as well as the corporate structure necessary to provide all the protections and benefits.

19 October 2024 | 4 replies
Timing your permits and applications might be tricky.

18 October 2024 | 7 replies
All an agent should do for you is list the property to generate showings => to generate applications, that YOU then screen.Now, they may actually be asking you want screening criteria you want them to advertise, which is fine.Can't answer your question though, without knowing if this is a Class A, B, C or D property - as they will all have different criteria.Here's a sample of some of what we use in our Metro Detroit market:Class A Properties:Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% the more recent norm.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 680+ (roughly 5% probability of default), zero evictions in last 7 years.Class B Properties:Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% should be applied only if proper research done to support.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 620-680 (around 10% probability of default), some blemishes, but should have no evictions in last 5 yearsClass C Properties:Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, but 15-20% should be used to also cover tenant nonpayment, eviction costs & damages.Tenant Pool: majority will have FICO scores of 560-620 (approaching 22% probability of default), many blemishes, but should have no evictions in last 2 years.

13 October 2024 | 7 replies
Hi all,Is there a free online application portal landlords can use for free?

19 October 2024 | 6 replies
And if I feel the flooring is in good condition, even if not new, when I’ve had applicants that didn’t like flooring color (usually use a darker taupe), I tell them that’s what area rugs are for.

13 October 2024 | 4 replies
I have two applications from the same household.

23 October 2024 | 27 replies
@Kris Lai I ended up withdrawing my loan application and went with Alliant Credit Union instead.