All Forum Posts by: Zach Lemaster

@Chaim Mal

Rent To Retirement has been recommended on BP for over a decade now and there are thousands of reviews and forum discussions about our company if you search.  Below are some links to threads that can assist you in your research.  Please let us know if you have any questions.  We are happy to help however we can.

https://www.biggerpockets.com/business/page/3497

https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/79/topics/1242880-rtr-academy-review-a-game-changer-for-busy-professionals#post_7030766

https://www.biggerpockets.com/users/ZacharyCole/references

https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/92/topics/765347-rent-to-retirement-review

https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/92/topics/1116050-a-huge-win-with-cori-from-rent-to-retirement

https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/92/topics/1243070-rent-to-retirement-first-deal#post_7031371

https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/850/topics/895660-my-first-investment-property-an-out-of-state-deal

https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/88/topics/1047543-big-profits-from-new-construction-sfr-build-in-cape-coral-fl

https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/92/topics/983659-first-investment-property-with-rent-to-retirement?

https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/12/topics/1122318-quality-turnkey-companies?highlight_post=6413855&page=1

https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/92/topics/929410-rent-to-retirement-updates?highlight_post=5508807&page=1#p5508807

https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/92/topics/893621-rent-to-retirement-review?highlight_post=5222888&page=1#p5222888

https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/311/topics/915728-experience-with-rent-to-retirement-turnkey?page=1#p5345200

https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/92/topics/808479-rent-to-retirement-experiences

https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/92/topics/518583-feedback-on-renttoretirement-and-zach-lemaster?highlight_post=6192149&page=4&utm_source=Iterable&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Transactional:%20topic_notification_V2&utm_channel=28426&utm_content=Marketing

https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/67/topics/952977-turnkey-in-indianapolis-through-rtr-case-study

https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/12/topics/997350-lessons-learned-from-buying-my-first-rental-property?highlight_post=5748036&page=1#p5748036

https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/12/topics/533693-anyone-worked-with-renttoretirement-turnkey

https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/92/topics/581730-rent-to-retirement-zach

https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/48/topics/874096-reviews-on-r2r-and-nch?page=1&utm_source=Iterable&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Transactional:%20topic_notification&utm_content=Transactional#p5123754

https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/311/topics/883772-turnkey-investing-renttoretirement-feedback-reviews?highlight_post=5171720&page=1#p5171720

https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/92/topics/950188-rent-to-retirement?page=1&utm_source=Iterable&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Transactional:%20topic_notification&utm_content=Transactional#p5535505

https://www.biggerpockets.com/users/ZacharyCole/references

@Mario Favetta thank you for the detailed feedback about your experience!  We look forward to continuing the journey with you as you scale.  Keep up the excellent progress!

-Zach & the RTR team!

You will be truly missed Scott.  We all truly appreciate your hard work and dedication over the years!

I recommend Peter Conti's book to start.  Just google him and you'll find it.

@Jaylin Evans congrats on the success so far!  I started with HH, and it's a great way to scale in the beginning with minimal down payments.  

I would be very intentional on your next investment as you've worked very hard to get to the point you are now.  There are many different ways to invest.  It's okay to take your time to decide on the next appropriate investment.  If your local market doesn't make sense, look at other markets.  If you don't self manage, be sure to spend ample time vetting mngt teams. 

Be realistic with yourself about how involved you want to be.  

I recommend splitting up your strategy some to diversify as well.  If you are looking for more passive ways to invest, I recommend notes.  7e has the best reputation in the note space on BP.

@Jeff Welgan could likely add some insight here.

I believe it only counts negatively against DTI if you draw while the credit is being pulled. Keep in mind lenders likely do credit checks upfront and right before closing and will question changes.

@Kevin Cruz start with your local RE network.  Find someone in the business you want to work for (for free) and learn how to add value to their business.  That will be priceless education.

@Gee Casulla

BP has a very good agent finder program.  You should be able to find someone on this site that will help you.

@Andy S. the best thing to do is provide quality housing, good communication, quick maintenance repairs.  Not much else you can do to keep them long term.  Some tenants move after one year, some stay for a very long time.  That is up to them, but you want to do everything you can to encourage them to stay if they are a good tenant.  Just don't get too attached to any particular tenant.  There are many good tenants out there, so I would focus the most of your attention on properly vetting tenants upfront to set you up for success.

@Don Konipol We always appreciate your input as you are one of the most well respected voices here on BP, and have decades of experience.  I've personally learned a lot from you over the years.  I just wanted to add some additional context to the community.  ; )