Most of my clients stop in Douglasville, Carrollton and Villa Rica.

Now, they owe me a lot more than the security deposit (rent, bills, damages...)I saw there was a new House BIll that came through last year (2023), and added a new subsection to RCW 59.18.280 which does mention RCW 59.18.260 about the checklist requirement for the security deposit:(4) The requirements with respect to checklists and documentation that are set forth in RCW59.18.260 and this section do not apply to situations in which part or all of a security deposit is withheld by the landlord for reasons unrelated to damages to the premises, fixtures, equipment, appliances, and furnishings, such as for rent or other charges owing.This is the new "exception" (per the title of the RCW59.18.280).

Some people consider last year's actuals to cover the expenses and forget about vacancy allowance, expense percentage, CAPEX, etc.

Lastly, they like building relationships with local investors. 

:-new metal roof that will last a lifetime-new gutters-new covered porch-new side deck entrance made of Trex material-new large capacity water heater -new Bluetooth thermostat.

(You can break this last rule, too, but it will create an accounting headache)

Yes, I must admit this is actually the first time I have ever taken rent up front and will probably be my last-- lesson learned!

Hey @Blaise Bevilacqua - I'm a broker & investor in NYC, also a househacker and have worked with multiple househacking clients in Brooklyn/Queens.If you're curious, checkout my YouTube page for a podcast episode with my clients that were in your exact same shoes last year that ended up purchasing a househack in Bushwick.

Buying pre-construction properties in Latin America to flip within a short period of time is a risky strategy in general but even more so today given the rise in prices over the last few years.Medellin is a great place to invest provided you buy the right kind of property but not because it's still undervalued according to international standards.

Last year I got money back because of a shortage now there’s a massive overage.