We’re one of the few property managers that require W-2’s and a bank statement and we go way beyond the traditional, “income must = 3x rent” qualifier.Below is more information about what our Applications Department does to screen applicants and find the best tenants possible for your property.Required InfoWe require the following from each applicant over the age of 18, that is not a dependent of another applicant (as evidenced on a tax return):Copy of acceptable state picture IDRecent YTD paystubRecent W-2Recent Bank Statement, all pages, no info blacked outRecent tax return if self-employedApplicants are often slow about turning this information in, asking us why we need it and then taking several days to submit.

For example, nail salons, grocery stores, restaurants/coffee, etc. will be a better attraction for tenants rather than a traditional medical office.

Unlike traditional loans, transactional funding doesn’t care about your credit score - just your deal.

Would love to know how much this cost you or traditional costs involved.

I haven't house hacked in the traditional sense, but I used a VA Home Loan to buy my first couple of houses with 0% down.

A traditional community model, on the other hand, can cultivate a stronger, longer-term tenant base but might be harder to fill initially.

., first 5 years of payments) could work.For future deals:You’re right — traditional fix-and-flip loans don’t usually cover mobile homes on land.But asset-based private lenders or small local banks might.

@Dhirendra Sharma I'm not an attorney, so definitely consult one — but here’s what we see as property managers working with hundreds of investors:Buying in your personal name:- Easiest to finance (especially with conventional loans)- Exposes your personal assets to liabilityBuying in an LLC:- Provides liability protection if properly maintained- Cleaner separation for taxes, partners, and long-term planning- Harder to get traditional financing — most investors use hard money or DSCR loans

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New Census data shows a fascinating convergence: Austin, Orlando, Phoenix, and Atlanta each posted remarkably similar annual permit totals between 11,400-12,300 units—but the underlying trends tell a story of dramatic geographic rebalancing.Pandemic hotspots are cooling fast:Austin: -7,910 units (steepest decline nationally)Phoenix: -5,891 unitsAtlanta: -3,088 unitsMiami: -3,000+ units (dropped to #16 nationally)Los Angeles and Washington DC: -4,000 to -4,500 units eachMeanwhile, emerging markets are heating up:Orlando: +4,351 units (strong growth despite regional trends)Columbus, OH: +22% year-over-yearChicago and Anaheim showing renewed strengthSmaller metros like Fayetteville, Omaha, Des Moines, and Augusta all gained 1,200-2,200 unitsThis shift suggests developers are chasing opportunities beyond traditional pandemic winners, spreading growth to up-and-coming markets with better fundamentals and less frothy pricing.