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Derrick Moody Section 8 Housing
25 February 2024 | 7 replies
Your local PHA may also have resources to help match landlords with eligible tenants.The PHA must approve the lease agreement, ensuring it complies with Section 8 rules and rent limits.Pros:Guaranteed Rent Payments (sometimes even 100% based on certain tenant criteria)High demand for Section 8 rentals, which can reduce vacancy periods.Many Section 8 tenants prefer to stay long-term, reducing turnover rates.Cons:Properties must meet and maintain HUD's health and safety standards, which can involve additional maintenance and inspection requirements.The PHA limits how much rent you can charge, which may be lower than the market rate in some areas.Tenants must qualify for Section 8 based on income level and other factors, which may limit the pool of potential renters.Dealing with government agencies can sometimes be time-consuming and bureaucratic.In summary, converting your home into a Section 8 rental can be a good strategy for attracting and maintaining long-term tenants due to the stability and reliability of government-backed rent payments.
Shahil Keshav Additional payments on your rental property mortgage
24 February 2024 | 10 replies
It depends on your goals and the interest rate.If your goal is to invest in more assets, and you have a low mortgage rate, why not take advantage of current 5%+ treasury money market returns (Vanguard has a couple with good returns and very low fees).
Jessica Hollingsworth What to Cover (rental)?
26 February 2024 | 14 replies
Keeps it from becoming a lawsuit)Optional coverages your company may offer:Water Backuputility linesequipment breakdownPersonal InjuryCyberOther policies you may needUmbrella policyWorkers CompensationYou should contact a couple of Independent Agents and discuss your property. 
Brett James Zabawa Handyman issue / scam
25 February 2024 | 3 replies
I’m a handyman and I work with a few rental properties and do some projects that range to the small stuff like hanging doors, repair trim and drywall to new flooring installs, painting, appliance repair, yard work and repairing your usual leaky faucet..The issue I’m having currently is I have just gotten into contact a couple days ago about a flooring job.
Shaydon Childers New to the platform
26 February 2024 | 6 replies
I have a couple good friends in the area who are contractors/investors as well.
Keaton Wright Keep Renting, Refi or Flip
25 February 2024 | 2 replies
So I’ve been stuck for a couple years going back and forth.
Jeremy Medina How would you manage utilities in a 2 unit with no separate meters?
25 February 2024 | 6 replies
I virtually never get a 2nd complaint but if I do they ar3 not a preferred tenant and their rent increase reflects this.  
Daniel Cannon Material Participation hours with spouse and business partner
25 February 2024 | 7 replies
Our Plan:Year 1: Both couples satisfy test #1 and each participate in 500 hours of activity.
Kiersten Vogt Septic Inspections? Do you do them or waive ALL contingencies?
26 February 2024 | 28 replies
The difference is generally a couple hundred.
Calvin Graves Vetting an Agent for Flips/Value Add
26 February 2024 | 8 replies
A couple questions I have ...