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Nathan Emmert Non-Refundable Security Deposit
1 May 2012 | 7 replies

The rental I purchased last week had fairly significant security deposits in place, a portion of which was labeled as "non-refundable".

Am I correct to assume that's essentially income?

If so, from a tax perspective...

Mark Eichlin Do I have to use the ASR (Standard Agreement for the Sale of Real Estate) from the Pennsylvania Assoc. of Realtors.
29 April 2014 | 7 replies

I am a new RE investor and my Realtor is telling me that I have to use the ASR (Standard Agreement for the Sale of Real Estate) from the Pennsylvania Assoc. of Realtors.

Is this a requirement in PA, or simpl...

Matt Nelson 1st time Landord; maybe? Please help me understand!!
17 October 2016 | 7 replies

Hey, Everyone!Im relocating out of state and Im trying to get a financially realistic idea if I should rent my house out or sell it. I dont know how the homeowner to landlord "business" aspects play out and im really ...

Jonathan W. Credit report scores varying from different credit checks?
21 May 2019 | 3 replies

Using Cozy for credit checks and this persons credit turned up lower then what qualifies.However this person sent me screen shots with the credit checks being different from different reporting companies and that the ...

Rick Santos Help - Leases, first time landlord
8 March 2016 | 9 replies

Hello,Looking for some help from other Connecticut landlords on lease agreements and tips. I am in the midst of rehabbing my first investment property in New Britain, CT and am targeting to have it ready for rent/occu...

Steve Rozenberg Which is Better to Live in, Self Managed or Property Managed?
6 December 2016 | 4 replies

Why Do You Think Tenants Like Management Companies Over Self-Managed Properties?

David Dey 2 questions every lender asks. (If you answer correctly guarantees funding)
14 October 2023 | 2 replies

I just read a post here from a gentleman asking for a lender who would either lend on the down payment of a house, or lend on the entire purchase of the house.
The responses were mainly that there are no hard money l...

Kevin Ferris Screening Tenants in Phoenix, AZ
17 March 2017 | 8 replies

This is just our second rental property, but I'm having a hard time finding qualified tenants.  Am I setting my standards too high?2000 sqft house, 3bds, 2.5 bath with a community pool, nice North Phoenix neighborhood...

Ryan Clements Hard Money Terms Sheet... 12% and 2pts?
19 July 2019 | 18 replies

Howdy folks: Looking for a 2nd set of eyes on a hard money terms sheet... Can I get a few thoughts on fair value? Is this similar to what others are seeing? First experience w/ hard money.

Loan amount: $27,000
Int...

Mary Jay What is the best way to insure a teen driving a car?
23 October 2019 | 14 replies

One attorney told me the best way to insure a teen is to put a car into an LLC and have the teen drive it. Then if something happens they cant go after everything that the parent owns in his or her name.Is it the best...