John Reid
Screening new tenants?
I am about to have my first rental property. What are some of the tools/tips to screen for quality new tenants? Also on one of the bigger pocket episode, I heard a discussion regarding an app that allows for marketing...
Sandy Metivier
Is it best practice to shop lenders?
Hi all. Is it best practice to shop lenders? Any tips/tricks or info around this would be super helpful.My situation:Credit score of 800-805 (depending on company). I want the lowest interest rate, and lowest down pay...
Mindy Jensen
Denver rent collection: Can landlord collect double rent?
A friend was renting a place in Denver, and just purchased a home. She had to pay rent in May because she wasn't sure when her closing would take place.Landlord appears to have rented it out now. Can landlord collect ...
Nimster Win
$350,000 in hand and invest or buy existing Business
Hi, I Live in San Diego CA and have inherited 350,000 after taxes . I lost my job after going home to take care of my ailing dad who passed away . I sold his my share in business in India and moved back here. There is...
Account Closed
Direct Mail - Follow-up on lead that I will not make an offer on?
Hi Everyone:I have been receiving some leads in response to my direct mail campaign for vacant land. As important as it might be to know what a GOOD deal looks like, I would bet dollars to doughnuts that it is just a...
Kenneth LeBeau
Business Finance Question - Commingle
I'm a newer business owner with a recently set up LLC and I was wondering if I should be more careful about how I pay for things for the business. Sometimes I pay for things directly from one of my personal accounts e...
Rogelio M.
Social Media Content as a Tenant Background Screening Tool
There is plenty of material published regarding background searches on SS#s, criminal and sex offender history, judgments and liens, prior evictions, etc ...But ... what if there were an additional tool?! ... long st...
Michael S.
How to Dissolve an HOA
Has anyone ever had any luck closing down an HOA? I own a SFR in a 30 property HOA in South Carolina that has combined revenue of <$8000 per year in dues. The HOA owns a street, some greenbelt land between the ho...
Chris Tomingas
Great location for STR. Help me analyze this deal
In due diligence on this house that is in great location close to downtown in Athens, GA. The inspection revealed rotting and termite damaged structural wood so I don't think rehabbing is feasible or practical.
My p...
Josh F
Short Sale Question - Second deed of Trust
I need some advice on how to handle this situation. I have a client who was referred to me. He has a house that he has fallen behind in his payments on. He has moved out and is now renting an apartment.
The...