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Agents, Landlords & Businesses pulling credit profile with just first name and cell/home phone#
A colleague recently pointed this out to me that they routinely screen apartment seekers during the first call simplywith their first name and contact number, often the number they call from. Because we are somewhat i...
Dustin N.
Too strict on Income Verification for screening process?
Hi all,Wanted to get opinions on if the screening process I did was too intensive and made me lose out on a potential tenant.Stats: SFH, 4/2, good condition home, in good neighborhood right next to university, about 1...
Vanessa Blais
Vanessa B from Port Richey, Florida
Hi everyone! New to this forum, not exactly 'new' to REI, but I've been out of the business since 2007 and definitely need to get up to speed on what's changed and what's new after 6 years away.
My backgroun...
Kyle Fairbanks
Texas Investment Property (College town?)
Hi all,Looking to get a property in Texas for investment purposes and know the demand for college students. Will be living in the home for 6-8 months then plan on making it full rental property. Any ideas on good citi...
Carolyn Morales
Tax deeds and surplus
I have done well the last 3 years with buying over the counter tax deeds. I made 55k my 1st tax deed bought over the counter from the tax deed office without bidding. A vacant lot, and have since bought 13 more in and...
James McGovern
Any reason why I shouldn't open source my building plans?
Before getting into real estate, I dabbled in Information Technology where the concept of open source software runs strong. I am thinking about creating an open source project focused solely on building plans. Has thi...
Jarcelyn Dorsey
Making offers to Listing Agents-What's the Process
Ok I'm done trying to work with agents!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So I would like to start making offers on mainly REO's by going through the listing agent.
I looked at Stephs' article about finding the contact name a...
Toby Munk
Real Estate Website Marketing-Natural Search Engine Ranking
I think that over time my business as a real estate agent will shift more and more towards the online part. At least for finding new buyers. I saw stats that 70% of buyers start their search online.
I do business in ...
Randy Cooper
Student housing downturn?
Due to the virus. Colleges are increasing the use of online classes. Will this effect the the need for student rentals and cause a down turn in this sector?Thanks Randy
Larry Zucker
Buying auction properties in Wake County, NC
I have been researching the process of purchasing foreclosure properties at auction in Wake County, NC. I understand there is an initial auction "at the courthouse steps" (announced in the local paper) in which the w...