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Patrick Philip Security concerns for house flips?
24 May 2017 | 4 replies

I've heard that rehab sites can be the target for burglaries. What steps should I take to make sure my stuff doesn't get stolen? What are the most common things that are stolen? Is this any different than securing a h...

Lisa Mason Brand New REO Investor
18 May 2010 | 3 replies

I'm searching my first potential REO deal and have 2 questions--hope you guys can help me.
1. What is the best strategy for finding a reputable rehabber to provide quotes when I am scouting properties? Do they usually...

Justin Yung Tenant screening without criminal background
22 November 2014 | 3 replies

Would you do a tenant screening that just includes credit report, but not criminal background?  Was looking a big 3 credit bureau that offers this (credit check but no criminal background).

Kaenan Whitman Requiring rental insurance
1 November 2017 | 3 replies

Curious who requires rental insurance for multi family units? Any specific coverages? Why?

Joshua Melero Security for fix and flips
4 October 2024 | 3 replies

My fix and flip has recently been broken into and they stole from the property I was wondering what security measures do experienced flippers use to keep burglary from happening? 

Jon S. AirBNB Primary Residence?
23 January 2019 | 9 replies

Hi everyone.  I was wondering if anyone here has any experience utilizing their primary residence for STR/AirBNB while away on vacations or long weekends? If so, how was your experience with it?  We tend take weekend ...

Arjun K. Would you require renter insurance for new leases?
21 March 2013 | 18 replies

Just picked up a portfolio of 5 properties. 2 duplex and 3 single-family. Duplex rents are $900/month. Single-family are $2000/month.

Debating requiring all tenants to have renters insurance ($100K liability)? ...

Nathan Gesner Another Terrible Squatter Story - Will Texas Get On Board?
28 May 2024 | 11 replies

Quote from the article: "Texas cases don’t necessarily have a good and distinct and succinct definition of ‘squatter,’” said Adams. “They kind of tend to use the term on the assumption that everybody already knew what...

Lacee Beitler Denial of applicant on expunged criminal charges??
28 February 2018 | 5 replies

Buckle up. You can’t make this stuff up.

We have an applicant who had the following 4 charges expunged from her record:
-aggregated assault
-burglary
-criminal attempt - CRIMINAL HOMICIDE
-conspiracy- aggravated as...

David Albertson How to decline?
5 October 2007 | 1 reply

I'm new to the rental thing. I had a couple come and see the house and they seemed very nice, educated, drove a BMW and seemed very sincere. They filled out a rental application and I decided to do a background check....