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Alec Barnes How Do You Ensure Quality Tenants?
9 January 2025 | 12 replies
It’s astounding how many fake documents are circulating today—you can find everything from fake references and stolen Social Security numbers to falsified income documents.To combat this, we rely on tools like Plaid, Verifast, and Snappt, which are excellent for verifying financial information and detecting fraudulent activity.
Neeta Agrawal Asking for Security deposit after 1.5 yrs
4 January 2025 | 7 replies
Now, over a year and a half later, he sent a certified letter last week demanding the security deposit or legal action within 30 days.Please advise. 
Brandon Weis How to Ensure Tenants Get Renter's Insurance
30 December 2024 | 6 replies
This ensures the landlord is notified any time the policy is changed, canceled, or renewed, making it easier to track without relying on the tenant.The difficult part is enforcement.
Phillip Austin TREND - PM companies offering financial assistance for security deposit down payments
27 December 2024 | 8 replies
Quote from @Phillip Austin: There are two alternatives to a security deposit, which I speak about in my book.
Robert Spiegel Security Deposit Deduction: What is reasonable for cleaning
11 January 2025 | 9 replies
Ensure you have an itemized invoice from the cleaner, which can help justify the deduction.Reasonable Deductions: Long-term tenants often leave normal wear and tear, so I recommend being lenient on minor issues.
Henry Clark Self Storage- security system success
2 January 2025 | 2 replies
You can then tell the security office to disregard any alarms the rest of the night if needed.They run off of batteries and need to replace about every 3 years. 
Julie Muse Outlook St: Quick Flip Success in Mission, KS!
13 January 2025 | 1 reply
Its market-ready condition and strong local demand made it ideal for a fast, profitable transaction, aligning perfectly with Partner Driven’s strategy of securing high-yield properties in promising locations.
Thanh Lu How to screen guests who book directly instead of Airbnb, VRBO, etc
14 January 2025 | 11 replies
Some hosts also accept bank transfers, but you’ll want to ensure payments clear well in advance of their stay.
Farnaz Z. How to screen a tenant without a social security number?
13 January 2025 | 4 replies
Just be sure to clarify that she isn’t a leaseholder but is authorized to reside in the unit.If you’re concerned about liability or want more peace of mind, you could ask the primary applicant for additional security, such as a higher deposit, depending on what’s allowed under Colorado law. 
Mark A. McElhannon Basic approach to secure financing on an investment property
8 January 2025 | 7 replies
McElhannon: I'm curious on peoples go to approach to secure financing for an investment property - use a broker?