All Forum Posts by: Erik Dofelmier
Erik Dofelmier has started 9 posts and replied 42 times.
Post: Transylvania County (Brevard) Home Inspector Recommendations
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Any recommendations for a home inspector in Transylvania County and in particular Brevard? Looking at purchasing a home and need a reliable inspector. Much appreciated!
Post: Prescreening Prior to Showing & Still Nothing
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Quote from @Dave Skow:
@Erik Dofelmier- likely priced to high ...maybe lower the upfront deposit from 3 mos to 2 mos ...renters will want to see the product before spending energy / time and money
Post: Prescreening Prior to Showing & Still Nothing
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Thanks for the tips! I usually respond in an email with the bullet point list of the “owners” requirements, but sounds like I should change them to questions and tack on a few. Thx.
Post: Prescreening Prior to Showing & Still Nothing
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Quote from @Michael Smythe:
@Erik Dofelmier people do strange things, so don't fret.
What LIVE feedback are you getting during showings?
Be sure to ask open-ended questions to avoid worthless words. Be sure to employ pattern-interruption also.
What are some open ended questions you suggest I ask? Thx
Post: Prescreening Prior to Showing & Still Nothing
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Thanks Chris and Brandon. I didn’t hire a PM this time since it’s our first rental and I wanted to learn some things about PMing my own property. But it is starting to become a hassle. I’ll give it one more month after lowering the price before throwing in the towel and hiring a PM.
Post: Prescreening Prior to Showing & Still Nothing
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Post: Prescreening Prior to Showing & Still Nothing
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Thank you. It's a fully renovated duplex so no one has been in it before. Based on Zillow and FHAs FMV numbers it seems to be in the spot, but perhaps it may be too high. When should I drop the price? Another two weeks?
I do get a lot of inquiries, but when I respond with the minimum requirements I don’t get much response after. We are in February so I’m chalking it up to the off season too.
So you recommend having people apply first? I’m using Innago, so they charge $45/app. I’d hate for someone to spend $45 on an app for a property they haven’t seen, but the way it’s been going I may have to. Thanks.
Post: Prescreening Prior to Showing & Still Nothing
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We recently placed a duplex up for rent on Zillow, FB Marketplace, etc and on the description I clearly have the minimum requirements listed (600 credit score, 3x rent etc). When prospective tenants reach out, I then again send them the minimum requirements and ask if they meet them. So far I’ve shown the unit four times with zero applications and one with a couple of evictions. Three of the responses are because “they ran the numbers and the unit doesn’t fit within their budget.” What am I doing wrong? If they don’t meet the quals, why are they still requesting to see the unit? Any other suggestions on how to prevent these instances from reoccurring short of having them apply before I show the units?
Post: Looking for a realtor with STR experience in western NC
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Kind of a pile-on, any lenders that ya’ll recommend for STRs/vacation homes in Western NC? I am interested in learning more on the 10% down for vacation homes/STRs.