If the applicant checks most of the boxes, but aren't 100% ideal then just take more of a deposit to mitigate the perceived risk. 

Please refer to the section in the lease regarding pets and fees for violations.Please initial here________ and return this letter in the address stamped envelope to acknowledge this information and notification.Please send any questions to:PO BOX ###Dallas, Tx #####Thank you,Property Manager

Cat boxes --all 5 of them-- cleaned twice a day. 

A FAIR HML will check the following boxes:-2-4 points.-12-15% interest.-$1500-2500 closing costs/ doc prep.

While your saving and learning your chosen market, continue to learn the other strategies that you can put into your tool box.

Hi @Erika Simpson -Personally, I'd have zero concerns about doing a loan through a non big-box bank ...

I am looking for a fair price with a quality install and am not sure if I should go with a GC/handyman, local flooring shop, or big box.

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As far as pm companies the only one I’d trust with my portfolio is Outside The Box Real Estate.

Many deals will not fit in the standard wholesale box so its important to have other options.