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William C. Tenant accidently burned the oven tray
7 October 2013 | 26 replies
Should I take money off tenant's deposit?
Erik D. Financing a rental by calling it primary residence?
11 May 2014 | 9 replies
Freddie Mac requires 2 years Fannie Mae does not you can use rental income instantly as long as you have a signed lease agreement and can document you've deposited the security deposit into your checking account.
Thomas Fosnaugh Potential 4 Plex Deal
29 May 2014 | 3 replies
Hi Thomas,I think your numbers became messed up somewhere.It's good to not include coin laundry as that fluctuates up and down in residuals versus the flat rent.549 X 4 =2,196 a month X 12 = 26,352 yearly so correct there as long as you have verified this is market rent with no security deposit concessions or first months rent half or off to get the tenant in.Next I would look at tenant loyalty.
Hattie Dizmond Bad Wholesalers
17 September 2015 | 45 replies
I had a deposit check, signed contract and something didn't feel right when my buyer left my office.
Account Closed San Diego prefab housing development and AirBnB success story
19 December 2020 | 37 replies
We were running up on the time limit for our earnest deposit to go hard and I didn't get my parents' neighbor on-board until my graduation party and a few beers when I brought up "hey Bob, we got this deal.
Stephen Kleyn Commercial real estate mentor. Is 50% until $500k a normal cost?
3 February 2024 | 20 replies
I spent sometimes 1 week to 2 weeks and then the people petered out and took corners trying to succeed and it doesn't work out that way.Now I tell them usually 25,000 non-refundable deposit upfront and 50/50 split.
Rachel Stopka Crazy Contractor and now threats daily
7 May 2014 | 21 replies
In order to remove that lien, by posting a cash bond, the money has to be deposited in the county court registry.
Albert Martinez 30 day notice
13 May 2014 | 4 replies
If they give fewer than 30 days' notice, then the rest will come out of their deposit as rent unless I'm able to re-rent it before the end of that 30 days.
Kale Schmit Ideas
23 May 2014 | 4 replies
I have tents pay $300 for pet deposit per pet and $25 add to rent per pet called pet rent.
Polina Goncharova First Deal in Chicago - How did I do?
12 June 2014 | 24 replies
Make sure you get any security deposits documented before close.