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Yvette Hall Assistance with finding creative funding/ equitable partners
20 November 2025 | 3 replies
Groups that move quickly on large land plays usually include experienced land developers, family offices, private equity real estate shops, or institutional-leaning partners who already have dry powder and a track record with entitlement risk.
Andy Sabisch Finding and Dealing with Tenants . . . A Painful Lesson to Share
5 December 2025 | 0 replies
So lesson #1 is do not trust the results of Zillow's screening and do some homework yourself as the Internet is a powerful tool in itself.So they move in in July and miss August's rent but his wife promises to be paid up including September by September 1st. 
Stuart Udis Tight Hospitality Lending & Landlord Negotiation Leverage
22 November 2025 | 5 replies
The property also includes nine apartments and a second commercial space leased to a credit tenant.
Mary Pastoral Guests smoked in non smoking house
8 December 2025 | 15 replies
I.e. instead of simply giving an invoice, it is better if they list all the issues and then what specific cleaning was done, using what detergents/ chemicals including the time spent. 
Michael Nugent forming a Master Holding Company for Riverside real-estate enterprise
2 December 2025 | 1 reply
If you're going the umbrella insurance route, perhaps see if it will cover you for several things including just the routine slip and fall (like mold or earthquake).
Elmer Wayne Fisher Best scource of income
2 December 2025 | 2 replies
I've included an example below to help illustrate this.So different lenders have different rates (which do vary even for DSCR loans) but these are factors they all consider.See example below:DSCR < 1Principal + Interest = $1,700Taxes = $350, Insurance = $100, Association Dues = $50Total PITIA = $2200Rent = $2000DSCR = Rent/PITIA = 2000/2200 = 0.91Since the DSCR is 0.91, we know the expenses are greater than the income of the property.DSCR >1Principal + Interest = $1,500Taxes = $250, Insurance = $100, Association Dues = $25Total PITIA = $1875 Rent = $2300DSCR = Rent/PITIA = 2300/1875 = 1.23If a purchase, you also generally need reserves / savings to show you have 3-6 month payments of PITIA (principal / interest (mortgage payment), property taxes and insurance and HOA (if applicable).
Kathryn Lauterbach-Bell best practices for 3 month lease
9 December 2025 | 5 replies
Utilities are almost always included unless the stay exceeds 30–60 days, in which case some owners bill electricity separately.Hope this helps!
Cali Skier Zillow is suggesting I pay $30 for 90 days to upgrade to Premium - Is it worth it
9 December 2025 | 16 replies
I read the little advertisement, included below and it did not seem to be much value. 
Carlos Silva what’s a good LTV % for portfolio
8 December 2025 | 4 replies
A few points worth noting:Asset Class/Use: Single tenant commercial warrants lower leverage than single occupancy residential because it's easier to keep that single family home occupied and the value is dependent on many buildings sharing similar characteristics whereas commercial property values are dependent on more factors including income and tenancy.
Blake Armstrong Newbie MTR Questions
8 December 2025 | 4 replies
You'll want to mention the furnishing and anything about utilities since that's typically included in the rent.Let me know any other questions you have!