All Forum Posts by: David Hines

Welcome to BP! There is a wealth of information on this site. PM me if there is anything I can help you with.

I own Blackhorse Property Management.  I'll send you a PM.

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Have you considered how much more difficult a foreclosure is than an eviction?

I use Buildium and haven't found any reason to use any additional accounting software. The only thing I don't use Buildium for is property marketing. As a Broker in Texas, I put all my listings up on the MLS and that automatically links to trulia, zillow, etc.

Welcome to Bigger Pockets! PM me if you ever need to refer someone for property management services.

That is kind of asking a lot for a broker to provide. It isn't that costly in time or money to just go ahead and get a license. I say go for it and get a license.

We usually require the security deposit be paid when the lease is signed and then the first month's rent is due before they get the keys. As long as you have the security deposit, you should be good to go.

Carlos Webel makes some very good points. If you're more interested in some suggestions for specific neighborhoods, I'd recommend you look at: Mason Lakes, Raintree Village, Lakes of Bridgewater, Windstone Colony, Williamsburg Parish, Williamsburg Colony PM me if there is anything else I can help you with.

If it's in your name, they'll use the 1.2k. However, as the sole member the LLC profits should show on your tax return. Make sure the lender is reviewing your tax return and they may be able to use the full business profit toward your DTI.