All Forum Posts by: Michael Newhouse
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Post: Rental Property - Paying more towards principal each month?

Michael NewhousePosted
- Real Estate Investor
- Lakewood, WA
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I would ensure that you have enough funds set aside for capital expenditures on the property before paying additional principle. If that is taken care of, I would be setting aside money for a potential future property opportunity. Good luck!
Post: Use PayPal for rent collection?

Michael NewhousePosted
- Real Estate Investor
- Lakewood, WA
- Posts 9
- Votes 0
Appreciate the renters perspective Paul Crawford
Post: Use PayPal for rent collection?

Michael NewhousePosted
- Real Estate Investor
- Lakewood, WA
- Posts 9
- Votes 0
Thanks Eric Michaels . They said if it comes from their checking or debit that there can't be a chargeback.
Post: Use PayPal for rent collection?

Michael NewhousePosted
- Real Estate Investor
- Lakewood, WA
- Posts 9
- Votes 0
What are some thoughts/experiences with using PayPal to collect rent. I read that if I don't send an invoice, and the renters send it to me as a friend/family, that there are not any fees attached.
Thanks for any help...
Mike
Post: Raising rent?

Michael NewhousePosted
- Real Estate Investor
- Lakewood, WA
- Posts 9
- Votes 0
Eric Petersen
I think I would try to keep an outstanding tenant by small and incremental increases. I would probably make any necessary substantial increase when that person left
Post: Raising rent?

Michael NewhousePosted
- Real Estate Investor
- Lakewood, WA
- Posts 9
- Votes 0
Thanks Shane Pearlman The walk through is a good idea to address the topic.
Post: Raising rent?

Michael NewhousePosted
- Real Estate Investor
- Lakewood, WA
- Posts 9
- Votes 0
That is a great idea Bill S. Do you use a formula like a 3 or 5% raise. I like that it is up front and they sign off on it to begin with.
Appreciate the advice!
Post: Raising rent?

Michael NewhousePosted
- Real Estate Investor
- Lakewood, WA
- Posts 9
- Votes 0
Thanks for the insight. I like the idea Steve Vaughan had about tax refund time. These are long term tenants and no raise of rent in 3 years. I want to bring them to just below market value to avoid a vacancy yet increase from where I am currently.
Thanks Jabari Long and Lynn M. !
Post: Raising rent?

Michael NewhousePosted
- Real Estate Investor
- Lakewood, WA
- Posts 9
- Votes 0
What month is the best to raise rents? Is any month better than others in case of a move out?
Thanks for any help...
Mike