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Alex Lee 203k Loan Considerations
5 February 2025 | 5 replies
Plus,  if you have the ability to do another FHA 203k, it's a no-brainer.The low down payment is unbeatable, and then add on that the bank will all finance the renovation!  
Cyndi Lees Don't know what to do with an inherited property.
12 February 2025 | 8 replies
It's worth about $350,000 and no liens.I was thinking about making it a midterm rental or a short-term rental but it would require quite a bit of work and would require getting a home equity loan.Also considering selling and buying a turnkey str.I do plan on leaving the country and I'm not sure where I'll end up.Would love to hear the pros and cons from all you professionals.
Palak Patel New Landlord: How to Screen Tenants & Attract More Applications
12 February 2025 | 3 replies
@Palak Patel copied from our website, so use what's useful for you:_________________________________________________________________________Below is more information about what our Applications Department does to screen applicants and find the best tenants possible for your property.Required InfoWe require the following from each applicant over the age of 18, that is not a dependent of another applicant (as evidenced on a tax return):Copy of acceptable state picture IDRecent YTD paystubRecent W-2Recent Bank Statement, all pages, no info blacked outRecent tax return if self-employedApplicants are often slow about turning this information in, asking us why we need it and then taking several days to submit.
Marc Shin Should I be providing my guests with free Netflix?
12 February 2025 | 14 replies
I do recommend on higher end properties adding TV channels and Spectrum has a live TV stream app (no more boxes, I also imagine other cable providers so as well).
Gerhard Listander Bank Account Problem
5 February 2025 | 6 replies
@Daniel HymanThanks for the idea but another problem I have with using the government internet is a lot of things on websites don't work because of the firewall and network settings so when I try to apply for the account it just doesn't go to anything.I think if you open another account and keep the funds separate you should be ok, but I'm no lawyer
Kevin Hunter Property Management near Watertown, NY
12 February 2025 | 7 replies
It may sound nice to pay a 5% management fee but the extra fees can add up to be more than the other company that charges 10% with no add-on fees.
Eddy Rios How does Private Investing work?
27 January 2025 | 6 replies
My company offers fast-closing, no credit/bad credit loan packages in 44 states and referrals in the other 6.
Alec Jacobs How do I your/screen potential tenants effectively?
4 February 2025 | 4 replies
Full credit/background check:  Look for missed payments, and any theft is always a no go.2.)
James Jefferson Need helf finding options for creative financing for home
23 January 2025 | 1 reply
Quote from @James Jefferson: Hi, I have a family member that had a reverse mortgage on their property it's a 3b 1b 1 acre of land heats by oil no hvac and on well water.
Abhishek Wahi Question About Location: Plymouth Michigan
23 January 2025 | 4 replies
that we’ve learned in our 24 years, managing almost 700 doors across the Metro Detroit area, including almost 100 S8 leases:Class A Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, 3-5 years for positive cashflow, but you get highest relative rent & value appreciation.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:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, decent amount of relative rent & value appreciation.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:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, high cashflow and at the lower end of relative rent & value appreciation.