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Drew McLoughlin frequent noise complaints about upstairs neighbors
24 January 2026 | 10 replies
Better to keep all communication flowing through you so no one feels personally attacked.You’re doing the right things by addressing complaints promptly and helping both sides understand each other’s perspective.
Nick Valenti Inheriting tenant at 50% of market rent
6 February 2026 | 32 replies
Not addressing the issue is making it worse.
Ling Rita How to purchase a second property as a primary residence
29 January 2026 | 11 replies
.:-) LingI sent you their email address
Omar Dolmus Convert Attic to legal apartment
26 January 2026 | 6 replies
Sometimes the numbers are great, sometimes it makes more sense to keep it as accessory space and focus on improvements to the existing duplex.If you want, message me privately with the municipality, address, a few photos, and basic attic dimensions, ceiling heights, stair details, and window sizes.
Tyler Lingle Low Credit Score Applicants?
27 January 2026 | 29 replies
These all require applicants to submit an acceptable Letter of Explanation addressing each specific issue and occurrence.Rental HistoryBecause a current landlord may say anything to get rid of a bad tenant out of desperation, we also require information for the previous landlord of all applicants…Analyze IncomeMany landlords require a month of paystubs from applicants and just use these to calculate a monthly qualifying income…Employment StabilityUnless an applicant has exceptional credit, we strive to determine their stability of employment…AssetsWe are one of the few management companies that requires a bank statement as part of our application process…Letter Of ExplanationAny time there are credit issues or we discover an inconsistency, we require a written letter of explanation (LOX)…UnderwritingTraditionally, landlords have only looked at the income of applicants…ApprovalOnce an applicant is approved, we require a nonrefundable Holding Fee to make sure they are serious…
Marie C Benoit Duplex deal analysis
7 February 2026 | 17 replies
You can put in the street address and number of bedrooms, and it will give you the average rents in that area. 
Amanda Grzywaczewski I bought a foreclosure with a sizable lien - help! 😬
16 February 2026 | 7 replies
Since a claim cannot be addressed until it is actually submitted, your best next step is to file the claim with the insurer as soon as possible.
Ragan Taylor How do I assess future risk?
23 January 2026 | 5 replies
Below is the FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer where you can search for an address and create a report.
Casey Chambliss Spam Calls Asking Me Sales Prices On Property
21 January 2026 | 4 replies
Can I get your mailing address for future legal contact. 
Nicolás Eduardo Larach León Is anyone getting 1% or more of monthly rent to house price ratio?
16 February 2026 | 49 replies
See the chart from Fair Isaac Company (FICO) below: FICO Score Pct of Population Default Probability 800 or more 13.00% 1.00% 750-799 27.00% 1.00% 700-749 18.00% 4.40% 650-699 15.00% 8.90% 600-649 12.00% 15.80% 550-599 8.00% 22.50% 500-549 5.00% 28.40% Less than 499 2.00% 41.00% Source: Fair Isaac CompanyAccording to this chart, investors should use corresponding vacancy + tenant-nonperformance factors of approximately 5% for Class A rentals, 10% for Class B and 20% for Class C.To address Class C payment challenges, many industry "experts" are now selling programs to newbie investors about how Section 8 tenants are the cure.