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Just a thought, and curious as to others' thoughts on this as well...I've been thinking about the DTI (debt-to-income) ratio used in lending decisions. For those unfamiliar, lenders typically will not lend to a borrow...
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I have a client who has a 5+ multi unit apartment building that has become a problem with tenants due to mismanagement and the past two years of covid. Everyone's paying rent but there are some issues with violent beh...
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Hey guys! I just joined yesterday due to the book I was reading (the book on rental property investing). Just a little background of myself, I’m currently 21 years old and I am a contractor. My dad owns a improvement ...
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Hello! I have some cash that I need to invest. I could invest in the stock market but not looking to lose my shirt in a downturn, and the stock market is due for a correction if you ask me. I am thinking of investi...
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Fix-and-Flip Investing: Estimating the Repair CostsLet’s assume that you are new in the house flipping game. You probably heard a handful of advice from the experienced investors telling you one of the biggest and mos...
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As a property manager, the ability to identify a good rental property is crucial for success in the real estate industry. Knowing what to look for can save you time, money, and headaches in the long run. It's importan...
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Hi All,I am in the process of listing my first rental and was wondering what everyone's thoughts were regarding the Zillow Application and Screening services for tenants? Has anyone used them and what are the pros an...
Looking for recommendations for a property management company in Cincinnati. The property will either be a SFH or duplex. I’m based out of state so would be looking for a company that could assist with day-to-day issu...
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Hello BP, I would like to celebrate and share my thoughts after 1000 posts and 200 votes, I have gained a lot of experience in looking inside an investor's mind, a knowledge that never occurred to me. It opened me to ...
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Hello BP! Anyone here who can give me the " how to" of credit report checks for prospective tenants? I am finally doing this on my own to avoid the high cost agent's fee. I have interested applicants for my June open...