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Shuai Zeng Am my cover in this contract?
17 July 2014 | 2 replies
The property is returned in a clean, neat, and orderly condition, that there is nodamage, no missing items, all appliances are in working condition, and theproperty is “rent-ready”, including fresh paint, clean carpets, etc.e.
Haider Zaman Newbie Wholesaler has question regarding title search
17 July 2014 | 2 replies
If the end-buyer does the title search, what happens if the title doesn't come back clean?
Kari Reynolds Updating a dated Rental
14 October 2014 | 10 replies
Clean up the yard and get is looking respectable.You can have all of the above done for less than $5K but probably more like $3K if the house isn't too big and you shop well.
Gabe G. some tenants "entitled" mentality?
18 July 2014 | 5 replies
They don't understand why your upset at them or have it in the lease, to keep the place clean, when they think it's totally reasonable to have each room, full of worthless junk, in a house that their kids live in.Where does it come from?
Nat C. The cursed house
24 July 2014 | 42 replies
Now there is a new chapter in the chronicle.Cleaners went there this week to clean the place after it became cockroach infested from being vacant with rotten foodstuff for 4 months.When they arrived they found a dog in the house and a guy was seen jumping out of the second story window.
Kathia L. SFR landlords how do you keep renters from ruining your properties?
26 July 2014 | 8 replies
There are slow-building signs: high-volume, late-night traffic; a mostly non-present lessee; once clean conditions giving way to filth, etc.
Sean Connolly Raising Rent
1 August 2014 | 22 replies
Unlike the others there is probably some stock in the $750-775 range and at a minimum they will typically be cleaned and freshened up.  
Nicholas Brandenburg Is my first deal outline for my business plan and checklist suitable?
31 July 2014 | 5 replies
This is another place where a building inspector could help warn you about any major repairs that may be coming due in the near future (new roof, new heating/AC, etc)Property Filter strategyProperty must be in price ranges of 25000 to 675,000 with the maximum including repairs.Must be maximum 25 years oldMust NOT have nearby UN-clean properties Ex/ non maintained lawn, crumbling roof/structure, torn gates, abandoned cars and possible current crime related houses Must not have major issues or structure issues,examples include an unstable foundation, and big holes in the roof or walls.Seller must be willing to pay 50 percent closing costsMust not have taxes that go over 8250 annually Must have at least 25% in equityMust have the potential rent value of at least 500Must not have more than 2 mortgages on the propertyDocumentation to ask the seller for:Leases/rents for the past year, Tenant applications and screening procedures, tax returns for the past 2 years, also income and expenses for the past year, current rent roll (including unoccupied units, unpaid rents, and concession losses), List of improvements on property in the last 10 years.Documentation of all loans against propertyAvoid all illegal conversions or constructions.Avoid houses with no electrical wiring or AC or plumbing or if these criteria are severely damaged.Property must have cash flow of at least a total of 100 dollars.Plan for Financing At 18 years of age I will start investing in Multi homes with a loan called 203b mortgage (an FHA loan).This will allow me to only put up 3.5 % as a down payment and have a very low interest rate of around 3.5-3.9%.This loan requires me to live in the property for 1 year + though and have mortgage insurance, and so I will live in one unit while my other 1 or 2 units are rented out while I attend college.My down payment and closing costs will be from saved money from jobs in fast food and other work areas from beforehand.I will use 30 year fixed rates.Steps to take in the whole process:Have my attorney write up my contracts beforehand which include ways to exit before closing, financing terms, closing costs being 50/50 split , make sure the sellers future property info is accurate and reliable or else he is accountable and everything else he/she recommends Have my loan prequalified beforehandMake a lowball offerNegotiate until an offer is accepted or you have hit the buying price limit, or the 70% ruleOnce an offer is accepted inspect the house thoroughly by an appraiser and an inspector and take lots of pictures and videosrequest these forms:Leases/rents for the past year, Tenant applications and screening procedures, tax returns for the past 2 years, also income and expenses for the past year, current rent roll (including unoccupied units, unpaid rents, and concession losses), List of improvements on property in the last 10 years.Documentation of all loans against propertyIf the deal is still sweet, go ahead and continue with closing and finalize the deal Hire a property manager with at least 3 recommendations and question him about      these areas of work, also ask for a complete list of all past clients contact numbers.
Patrick Jacques Errors on credit report
27 July 2014 | 2 replies
I have also employed Lexington Law to clean up errors on my credit report and I have had some success with them.
Vincent Kaliwata Selecting Location to start buying rental property : Up and coming/vibrant city - OR College Town
1 July 2020 | 10 replies
Seeing that I will have to live there, it's nice to know they afford a great std of living, clean, no immediate repairs, etc..