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Jean G. Is it considered a security if I offer my private lenders a bonus
4 September 2015 | 15 replies

Hello,I buy and hold properties, and I am trying to find a deal structure by which private money lenders would be interested in providing me long term funds at reasonable rates, as opposed to typical hard money (high ...

Keno Powers Can I use a security deposit toward a rent payment?
16 February 2023 | 7 replies

Hi. My tenant is moving out and is 2 months behind in their rent payments. Can I take the security deposit and pet deposit and use them toward paying off her outstanding balance after making any deductions from the se...

Erich Oertel First month, last month, security deposit?
13 June 2021 | 16 replies

I am renting my property for the first time. Normally, what’s collected prior to moving in? Is it first month, last month, and a security deposit? I’m getting mixed advice. Some say just first and last month, with no ...

Daric Myers Alarm Systems in Apartments
22 October 2018 | 3 replies

I'm looking at a 16 door property in a C part of town. As I push through the recovery stage I want to keep the property safe so I've put security cameras into my numbers.

But, what about security systems in the apar...

Valerie King Accounting for Exiating Tenant's Security Deposit
6 April 2017 | 7 replies

When buying a property that comes with tenants, how should the security deposit be moved from the seller to the buyer?

Mike Hoherchak May 16, SEC Crowdfunding Law, what does it mean for RE investing?
11 May 2016 | 15 replies

So I came across this article today. Starting May 16th, unaccredited investors can now take part in equity crowdfunding. Here's the full article from Entrepreneur.com: https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/275215Of cou...

Alex Martinez Spec home and contractors
8 July 2013 | 3 replies

I live in Odessa Tx where we have a housing crisis at the moment because of the oil boom. Which means tons and tons of people moving here for work.

Which means a lot of subcontractors, a lot of them do great work an...

Alan Bostick Buying occupied units question
8 February 2022 | 5 replies

I have not heard in podcasts or read in any book yet about this topic. Is it customary/required to have tenants security deposit transferred to buyer at sale or is the buyer responsibility to provide that when the ten...

Steve S. What type of locks do you use for external doors on your rentals?
25 January 2025 | 18 replies

Texas law has certain requirements, as I'd assume most all states do.Do you have any links to the type of locks you have used for the front door, back door and door leading to the garage?Do you typically pay someone t...

William Coet Making A Loan For A Private Flip. First Time Lending. Advice/Recommendations?
19 February 2023 | 11 replies

Hello,Preface: I have no lending experience, looking for recommendations on how to protect myself with a loan for a flipI connected with a guy who seems to be a "straight shooter" with experience doing flips, kids in ...