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Lisa Barnes Condo faces large pond without fence - landlord liability?
15 August 2022 | 12 replies
Get the door alarm and the umbrella policy (which you should already have unless you have nothing.) and maybe throw a warning in the lease about guardians of children and adults that can’t swim should be wary of the community pond.
Quinton Phillips Do your due dilligence!!
19 August 2022 | 5 replies
But, depending on the property you’re buying, you may not need to review every single one of these (this is where a real estate agent or broker can be helpful as well):Population and job growthHousehold median income trendsAccess to public transportation and amenitiesNeighborhood and school rankingsUnemployment rateCrime rateBusiness openings and closingsNew development activity that could help or harm your intended investmentProperty value trendsFair market rent trendsPercentage of renter-occupied householdsMarket vacancy trendsGross rent collectedMaintenance and repair expensesUtility expensesProperty management, leasing, and advertising feesInsurance expense including past insurance claims, need for flood insurance, and the cost of homeowners and landlord insuranceProperty taxes and potential increase due to change in ownershipProof that any sales tax collected on rent has been remitted and is up to datePhysical property inspections including structural and mechanical, wood-destroying organisms, radon, and lead-based paintTitle commitment on the property and legal descriptionMost recent ALTA (American Land Title Association) surveyZoning or use certificate for property in rural or unincorporated areasNew survey, septic report, and well water report for rural propertiesPhase I environmental report for property near industrial areasHOA covenants, conditions, and restrictionsHOA financial reports including P&L and balance sheetReview of seller financial statements including a copy of the seller’s tax return to verify income and expenses are true as reported to the IRS going back two or three yearsReview of tenant file including the lease terms and conditions, deposit amount, tenant application, and background and credit checksCopies of existing service contracts such as landscaper or current property managerList of all outstanding invoice and proof of payment for all work recently doneLien search to verify there are no existing worker’s liensHistory of insurance claims on the property going back three yearsVerification that property appraisal is for at least the contract purchase price if not moreCompare your pre-offer pro forma analysis to the seller’s reports to make sure the deal still makes sense.Good Luck!
Zach Martin First-time STR investor looking to connect w/those in WDW area!
14 September 2022 | 19 replies
It is Disney themed and some of the ones he has done are Marvel themes like the Guardians of the Galaxy and The Black Panther and the kids and even adults love it. 
Ben Seitz Looking for Private lenders??
8 September 2022 | 3 replies
@Ben SeitzCheck out American association of private lenders (AAPL) or Scotsman guide
Cody Christopher Futurestay, anyone using or have used them.
23 August 2022 | 6 replies
I have one short term rental in American Fork, Utah. 
Justin Melendez Planned BRRRR turned Fix-and-flip
30 August 2022 | 4 replies
While we were in escrow we applied for an American Express Blue Business Plus card and we were approved for $50,000 at 0% for 12 months -- game changer!
Jon R. In San Antonio tomorrow
24 August 2022 | 6 replies
Great place to meet lots of investors in SA area AND have an adult beverage.
Paul Sandhu What's the strangest housing request you've had?
26 August 2022 | 19 replies
But this football player was from American Samoa and had an emotional support dog. 
John Dersoe Generate Income or Pay Down Debt?
9 September 2022 | 10 replies
The adults should feel proud to provide for those kids -- whether directly by making an income that allows you to pay for their needs or indirectly by making an income that helps the spouse provide for their needs. 
Robert Denney Holding mortgage note question
26 August 2022 | 1 reply
My adult son is a real estate agent and wanna be invester.