Gregory Schwartz
$10,000 SBA Loan / Grant
Anyone else applying for an SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan? Based on what I've read in the Stimulus Bill we all might be eligible for a 10k grant advance.
"(e) Emergency grant
(1) In general: During the covered p...
Drew Cameron
VA loan after bankruptcy
I have a friend who was in the military and is planning on filing bankruptcy and then using a VA loan to buy a home. Is this possible without waiting the standard 7 years? I'd hate to see him stuck as a renter for so...
Bill Fahmy
Revenue Sources on a Single Family Home rental
Hello everyone! I am new to the forum and real estate! We are in the process of purchasing our first single family townhouse (3 bed, 1.5 bath, 1,470 sq ft) which we are going to rent for $1,200 a month. I am trying to...
Calixto Urdiales
HUD & FHA Loan Programs and Grants!
Hello there everyone-
Not too sure if this qualifies as an announcement but I would like to let people know a little bit more about HUD (Housing and Urban Development) and FHA (Federal Housing Administration). HUD do...
Todd Powell
Cozy.co or mysmartmove for renter payment options
If you have experience with either one of these please comment. Cozy.co or mysmartmove.com?I take checks, money grams or cashier checks but my college aged tenants want a online or better way to transfer rent. I curre...
Chow Ahmed
Townhomes near RTP - Advice?
Hi All,
I have a couple general question about SFR / Townhomes near RTP area. So I want to buy something within 15-30 minutes of RTP e.g. Apple campus, for something new/close to new/turn-key as a buy/hold long-term ...
Chris Bingham
What systems and processes do you have in place as a landlord?
Here are some of my current systemsI have a main website for all the properties I manage. I set up a new website for each property with pictures and info on the property. These sites are referenced in each ad that I p...
Nancy DeSocio
Application Fees - advice on how to process them
Hi All,I have my first showing tomorrow for a vacant apartment, and it's a group showing. My question is with regards to application fees. If I get a bunch of people who apply (fingers crossed!), I assume some might...
Waruna Yapa
Who has the best rates and how to shop for them?
My goal is to find competitive rates and fees. I've noticed that going to brokers usually leads to the same wholesalers so it's not as useful. The only other good lenders I've seen are credit unions and regional/local...
Clark Coffey
Ideas to better filter potential tenants needed!
Hello all, I'm so grateful I found this forum and I appreciate everyone's advice. You've all been so helpful so far.
It seems no matter how much I reiterate my application criteria in my ads and in my communications ...