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Amber Carter New Security Deposit Guidelines
26 April 2020 | 1 reply

Cincinnati has recently implemented an alternative security deposit option for renter’s to pay. One of the options: rental insurance, which allows renters to pay a small premium each month, instead of making one cash ...

Steven Gilbert How do I get Legal forms without hiring a lawyer for Syndication?
3 January 2020 | 10 replies

I want to learn how to do syndication. But before I start reaching out I want to be sure I can accept money for investing while covering myself legally. Does anyone have suggestions on where I can find a list and temp...

Kevin Danikowski Tricks To Increase Closing Credit from Seller?
15 May 2019 | 8 replies

I'm looking for a way to increase the amount of seller credit at closing. I have a deal for an agreed upon price i.e. 300k, but it's worth more, i.e. 350k. So i'm "purchasing" at this price while trying to maximize th...

Jerry Poon Portfolio Loan vs. Mortgage on Investment Properties
2 April 2015 | 2 replies

I have the impression that portfolio lenders give loans based on the performance of the properties. While I was speaking with my personal bank, they said they could offer better rates in the form of a traditional mort...

Jane Dang Need a lawyer presenting at an appeal for small claim court in Oakland
9 January 2024 | 6 replies

My friend rented out his duplex to a family 2.5 years ago.  After they moved out, the property was damaged significantly.  The security deposit was $3000 but he spent closed to $5000 to repair it.  He told the tenants...

Maxwell Anyimah-mensah Rules and Guidelines for a House-hacking/ Co-living space
18 December 2023 | 3 replies

TLDR: I seek input on roommate rooms in a house hack situation.I am a Seattle-based investor, and all my properties are house-hacking situations, now called Co-living spaces.I am currently focusing on creating a more ...

Kenneth Garrett When is a syndication needed
10 May 2017 | 16 replies

If I use one private lender for a project at 100,000 syndication does not seem to be necessary.  If I have multiple investors investing in a project where a 1,000,000 is raised then I think it makes sense.  Is it the ...

Brandon Cao Fannie Mae 2% Sellers Assist -- Security Deposit Included?
18 May 2013 | 2 replies

Hello Everyone,

For those experts in Fannie Mae guidelines, the 2% sellers assist exists for investment conventional loans. Say I have a fully rented out duplex investment property with the following information:

A...

Nancy Roth large family applied to rent small house
2 February 2014 | 19 replies

The applicant, a single woman, has 4 kids. My rental in Baltimore city has two legal bedrooms plus a 3rd "bonus room" upstairs that has no exterior window or closet, so we advertise it as a 2-bedroom. Occupancy guidel...