Yiming Li
enclosed patio without permit: a red flag for rental?
Dear friends, I am first time investor and look for a good rental property in the San Fernando Valley area. Here a lot of house are built in the late 50's or early 60's and with a lot of modification. Specifically I s...
Maria Jeanette
Renter Profile - Assisted housing program - good or red flags?
We have 2 potential renters for our property. Has anyone had a renter on an assisted housing program? What are your thoughts on these types of tenants? Good or if there any red flags? Appreciate your thoughts?
Jignesh Savaliya
Are Foundation issues with the underfloor HVAC big red flag?
Hello All,I'm new to Real Estate Investing. My immediate goal is to buy a duplex for Househack.I came across this duplex which has the major foundation issues with underfloor HVAC system in the property.Foundation iss...
Brook W.
Cashiers Check Deposit- What Are the Red Flags for Fraud?
Hi Everyone. I am a small time (3 units), small city investor. I have mostly rented to people who are somewhat connected to my social network in my small city. There's a certain comfort with local people who are well ...
Nathan Gesner
What are your biggest "red flags" with an existing Tenant?
Mine is lack of communication. When a tenant refuses to respond to any means of communication, that indicates they're trying to hide something and I'm right almost every time.What red flags do you watch for with exist...
Wade Garrett
Is This Credit History Too Much of a Red Flag?
I have had a couple apply to live in my 1BR. They are an engaged couple in their 50's. After I met them I wanted to rent to them. The apartment rents for $1,150/month. He makes $86k a year, has a credit score of 720+....
Darian Robbins
Types of Liens and red flags to look out for.
My local Sheriff sale is offering a property within my budget for the total amount of unpaid taxes for the property. I did a records search on the home and found that the owners were issued a mortgage for the property...
Kevin Longeuay
Are these red flags or just first time buyer jitters?
I'm looking at purchasing a condo from a turnkey company in Indianapolis and it looks good on paper but wanted to check with you folks.Here are the numbers:Price: $65kRent: $1075 (2bd 1.5 bath)Expenses (PITI, PM, HOA)...
Gary B.
Section 8 tenants - any red flags with Trump proposed changes
Next year Trump is changing laws on Section 8, would this mean that your current tenants might become not illegible and you face potential evictions. Any difference how these laws will be implemented between states ?I...
Jay Shah
Seller not providing a CO - is that a red flag?
Hi everyone,Looking to put in an all cash offer on a SFH in Bethleham (Lehigh Valley) but the seller is not providing a CO. I am hoping the inspection will tell me if there are any bigger issues but is there anything ...