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Bryan N. Lots of traffic but no actual applications
21 September 2014 | 24 replies
I clearly explain the screening criteria over the phone (3x monthly rent, no felonies etc, no evictions, and credit don't worry too much about), first months rent and security deposit (normal in this area).  95% of people pass at that point.  
Christopher Gilbert How long can an ex-property manager hold on to the tenants deposits?
2 October 2014 | 6 replies
I resigned the tenants and local law states that if tenants move out the landlord has to refund the deposit within 30 days. 
Craig Shute Some guy listed MY house on Craigslist
7 October 2014 | 17 replies
For the most part it is all done with leverage be it a $10 deposit to get a Contract for a House or 10:1 on a trading a count to purchase a Futures contract or loan from the FED based off bank deposits.
Alex Johnson LLC Name sufficient for close?
9 October 2014 | 7 replies
They may also charge more.Anything you sign in the name of a company prior to filing corporate Articles successfully, you can be personally liable for.You need your bank account to deposit funds to be used in the transaction for a better audit trail of your contribution to the company and then it's purchases.
Ken T. What is the best way to pet proof a rental?
5 June 2014 | 4 replies
Charge a higher deposit and we have had success with $25/month extra for each dog.
Raquel L. PA Tenant Abandoned Property
10 June 2014 | 5 replies
Instead of requiring two month's security deposit (and believe me, family or not, this was a total necessity), I required one month security deposit, and last month's rent.
Michael Timothy Hard Time Raising Capital
15 June 2014 | 23 replies
Sal, We cant access the IRA money yet as a deposit for the Hard money.
Jimmy S. Do you change locks?
2 October 2014 | 28 replies
The guy was passing himself off as the owner and managed to collect security deposits from several applicants (including this couple) before he was caught.
Naseera Mohamed Short sale contract
1 July 2014 | 5 replies
- If you put that you will wait 3 months in the contract .. then you probably have to wait or risk losing your deposit.- You should have understood the short sale process before you agreed to purchase.
Karen M. How do YOU view debt???
26 October 2014 | 24 replies
He also recommends that businesses build up with all cash, often taking a deposit on a sale if materials are needed in the startup phases.