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Jonathan McKenna Best House-Hacking Neighborhoods for New Investor?
5 September 2023 | 5 replies
You make a really good point, and you reminded me that's it's not about trying to time the market/find a "gold mine" spot to invest in.
Bruce L. Removing Taxes & Insurance from Escrow
8 November 2012 | 6 replies
I put on my calendar as a reminder as well.One thing I did learn that if you have a mortgage and pay your T&I separately, your mortgager may require you to show proof of insurance every year and if for some reason you miss it or they don't get it, they will automatically buy you the default insurance, which of course cost much more.
Amy Wan Remember that tokenizing real estate is a security
6 September 2023 | 1 reply
I was shown a website recently that tokenized real estate; the person showing thought it was amazing that tokens could circumvent securities laws.This is your friendly reminder that it doesn't matter what form an investment opportunity takes (crowdfunding, tokenization, syndication)--if its an investment opportunity, its a security.
Jeffrey Douglas Whats The Best Book Youve Recently Read???
14 May 2019 | 177 replies
It reminded me to keep pushing forward despite the challenges i face. 
Evan Parker Congratulations! You Gentrify: Displacing a Community
7 August 2019 | 200 replies
Reminds me of a conference call I was on.
Kevin Rampat Pittsfield MA property management
12 July 2017 | 2 replies
PM me as a reminder and later I'll send you a property you might want to look at.
Jessica M. Needy Tenant With Incessant Requests
3 October 2019 | 69 replies
A few tenants are super weird (and you got one of those), but you have to nip it in a bud, quick, and remind them who the boss is (it is ok to be nice, but with these kinds of tenants, you cannot AFFORD to be, literally). 
Greg Stetz Limiting beliefs .. best book to help overcome
6 April 2019 | 1 reply
I write down my goals in my journal and will remind myself everyday to make it happen.
Jim K. Looking for a snappy name for a real estate LLC
26 August 2023 | 41 replies
Aloha,How about- Sir Archibald Winchester III Investments, Ltd.Or, go the other direction- "Pay or Move llc", that way they get a reminder of their options each month when writing your check...
Kenneth Gonzalez Student Rental BRRRR
8 June 2022 | 5 replies
Only in areas that are bringing in more money for tuition (such as private college/universities) would it be considered advantageous to ‘compete’ with a few upgrades (basically keeping renters closer to a lifestyle in amenities they might be used to)Perks here are -Minimal ‘basic needs’ updates only needed most of the timeRent often paid by someone else (first bank of Mom and Dad in a lot of cases)Never really a need to market property/have scarce renter poolA lot of folks are worried about the lack of credit history with student renters, worried about property damage and this is the key to help with that;Add the parents/legal guardians to the lease and screen their credit/background just the same as any other renterGet the maximum allowed by your state in terms of security depositHave utilities paid by renters (this lessens the likelihood of seasonal utilities being out of control)Use an app/online payment system to ‘remind’ of payment due/accept payments automatically (like AHC deposit)Use an online (or even via text on group with co-signer) to report damages/issuesUse this same app or text thread to respond to anything abnormal/red flag likes noise complaints, too many overnight guests etc- keeps a ‘report’ in to parents as well and can be used as leverage for offering ‘responsible housing’Offer a GPA discount; this sounds silly maybe but it takes responsibility to make good grades and carry a higher GPA.