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Agustin Silveyra Best Zip codes to invest?
5 June 2024 | 4 replies
It takes in account just about everything to give you a livability score.https://www.areavibes.com/Here is my rating & classification for each livability score.80 and above A+78/79 A76/77 A-74/75 B+72/73 B70/71 B-68/69 C+66/67 C64/65 C-60/63 D59 and below F
Jonathan Feliciano What does "occupy as your primary residence" mean?
6 June 2024 | 7 replies
Verbiage could vary from state to state, or lender to lender, or by loan type, so you can always check with your lender if you're concerned.
Claudio Garcia Zuniga Beginner Steps & Tips for Starting an LLC
3 June 2024 | 2 replies
You can check name availability on the Texas Secretary of State website.
Christopher Call Vacation home (STR) Lender referrals
6 June 2024 | 13 replies
Would start there/check that out!
Johnny Haygood Rent to Retirement my experience
4 June 2024 | 10 replies
This model provides a lot more accountability as the interest have to be mutually aligned since that provider will be married with you through the longevity of the investment. 
Cody Phillips Out of country tenant
6 June 2024 | 1 reply
Do  background checks work for out of country people?
Caleb Brake Duplexes in Lewisville, Texas (or North Dallas generally)
7 June 2024 | 10 replies
I even checked in Cross Property Search to make sure these aren't being advertised in a different category. 
Jeffrey Yarusso Rental Property start up questions
4 June 2024 | 5 replies
Before transferring a property to an LLC, check with your lender.
Casey Adams Refinance Struggles/Question on my first BRRRR
7 June 2024 | 21 replies
Casey Check out this article published on BP last year on this exact topic - https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/brrrr-loans-what-are-the-...A couple of more notes:-The 12 month seasoning thing is likely due to the new conventional (Qualifying Mortgages - Agency Fannie/Freddie Rules) that rolled out last April making this the standard rule for conventional loans.
Nick Allen Tips for processes and software for minimizing work involved in self-managing rentals
5 June 2024 | 3 replies
Things I've got down to minimal effort or fully automated: * Rent, security deposit, and fee collection* Basic accounting and tax packet creation* Listing vacancies* Lease signing* Applications, credit, and background checksThings I'm still dealing with directly ad-hoc or don't have a well defined process or solution in place for:* Requests and communication with tenants* Finding and coordinating service providers for maintenance and repair work* Scheduling showings and getting prospective tenants to make their appointments* Tenant turnover for move in and out* Keeping up with legal changes and lease template updates* Setting rent amounts* Lease enforcement - tenants are responsible for things like yardwork, routinely get letters from the city about weeds / tall grass, etc.Questions for the group:* What am I missing if I were to make out a checklist of an "automated property"?