All Forum Posts by: Amber Koontz

@Mike McCarthy Thank you very much for your insight. 

@Jordann B. Thank you very much as well. Cozy is a great tool to have and I'm very pleased to read so many good reviews.

Everyone have a great evening. 

@Shannon Slade and everyone I'm getting ready to set up an open house for my first listing. I like what Cozy has to offer however, I'd like to use a different screening tool for the background/ credit check. If I opt to not have the applicant use Cozy's screening tools does the application still prompt for authorization to run the background checks?

@Ryan Terwilliger thanks. I tend to over analyze. I have it covered, but I will definitely keep your information for future use. Thank you very much!

@Kristin Geffen Rocket Lawyer has an option where you can upload your document for review. I like the lease by Brandon and Heather Turner, so I'm thinking of loading it and having it reviewed for my area. I only wonder if ever I need to file an eviction if in the long run I should just find a local RE Lawyer.

Hello All,

I'm currently embarking on my first BRRRR property and I have a question.

I'm getting my lease agreement in order and need to make sure that it is within the law here in Houston, Tx. I've read a few blogs and posts. Would you recommend Rocket Lawyer to review my lease, or finding a local real estate lawyer? My only reservation is if I ever have to file for eviction, then I will definitely need to find a local RE Lawyer. What are your thoughts? I've also considered Landlord Forms, but I really like the one by Brandon and Heather Turner.

Love this!

@Andy Rivera I'm currently looking into all of this and I have some great links to share with you!

https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2015/07/06/ultimate-guide-systems-outsourcing-real-estate/

https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/01/27/tenant-screening/

https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/01/04/how-to-rent-your-house/

https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2012/11/12/tenant-screening-application-lease-selection-process/

https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2011/06/02/landlord-screening-tips-professional-tenants-06211/

https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2011/03/18/security-deposits-best-practices-landlord/

Check out Padmapper for rent rates.

Buildium and  AppFolio for management software.

Everything is on BiggerPockets for sure, just search. Good luck to you!

@Nick Chambers This week's pretty tight, but I will pm you for a better time.

Welcome to BP @Nick Chambers

I'd love to know more about the Broker side. I'm looking to do buy and holds via the BRRRR strategy.

@Rose Ventura

http://tax.acttax.com/pls/sales/property_taxsales_pkg.results_page

You can search by county