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I am about 25 days from closing on my first investment property and the mortgage loan officer wants me to keep my credit unfrozen (from all 3 credit bureaus) till the day of closing. Is this normal? When I talked with...
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Hey everyone,
I thought of this hypothetical scenario where I would do a seller-financed deal on a property valued at $250,000. I plan to put down $100,000, leaving a seller-held mortgage of $150,000 at an 8% interes...
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I am new to the world of residential ownership /renting. Any suggestions on independent residential management companies based in Atlanta, GA? Looking for recommendations and feedback.
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Hi there. I own a rental property in St Louis. We recently had turnover and listed the property on the market again. I asked my property manager to increase the minimum credit score for applicants. They said they coul...
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As a property manager, my responsibility extends beyond the day-to-day operations of maintaining a property. It also includes ensuring the maintenance of accurate and organized records, which is vital for effective pr...
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I just had an inquiry thru zillow about a 2/1 I have for rent . The first thing I do is look them up on Maryland Judicial search. Checking criminal history ......... Drug dealing 4 times , assault and battery 2 tim...
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So my brother is about to graduate with his PhD in engineering and is looking to buy a MFH when he relocates for work. Being a PhD student - he has never had a "real" job with a W2 income - but he has 25% down.
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I’m in the midst of my first eviction. It got me wondering what to expect in the future. Does anyone track the % of tenants in eviction status at any given time? Also, what type and class are your properties? I ow...
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Would you consider a tenant applicant who supposedly has great rental history, great work references, etc., but works for himself and gets paid in cash, "under the table"?This is a red flag for me as I assume if he bl...
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Hi Guys - can you help me find a good affordable rental property management software which has the capabilities to send reminders for tax due dates, maintenance and can accommodate affordable housing?We have some rent...