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I currently use cozy.co to accept rental applications but find some individuals do not like technology and also have issues with paying for the background and screening check online because they do not have a debit ca...
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I'm starting my venture into real estate investing. I'm about to open a self directed 401lk. I'm aware of the rules regarding only using this account for all things related to the investment property. Does this appl...
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My experience:Q: Does Auction.com return your funds?A: Yes - the same day for me.Q: What if you decide not to bid?A: Call there 1-800 number and they will have your cash (if you pay by Debit Card) back in y...
So here is the scoop. I am looking to repair my credit I have been working at this for about 2 years now. I have been able to obtain credit cards since my start. I went from having 10+ DAs and a Repo that I still owed...
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Hi All,Which software or tool are the best out there for creating a direct booking website for STRs? I'd love to hear your top picks and why. I want to be easy for my guests to navigate the website, book a reservation...
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Hello, everyone. I have a newbie question about reserve funds. Let's say I have a number of rental properties, each with income, actual expenses, and reserve funds for capex or vacancy.1) Do you have separate bank acc...
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Hey all, I have a sedan now but I’m always finding a need for a truck. My plan is to trade in my sedan and buy a truck. Can I buy this from my rental bank account and write it off. Also can I write off the maintenance...
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I have 3 rental units, owned and financed under my own name. It's definitely a small business; I am the only employee and sometimes my wife. I feel like it will make it easier to track revenue and expenses if I sepa...
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Hello all, I’m curious does anyone know of any lenders (banks, mortgage companies etc) that will offer a loan to an individual with poor credit? She has great income and very little debt to income, but is around a 550...
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We typically collect our rents by receiving a check or money order that tenants send to our PO Box.
Are there other ways to collect rent? for example is anybody collecting via a credit card charge? Is there a risk o...