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Jenny D. Proof of Funds - Required to Submit with Offer
6 December 2025 | 2 replies
Chase is correct you can get a letter on bank letterhead that confirms you have the liquidity. 
Hamidou Keita Question About Screening Traveling Nurses & Their Spouses
27 November 2025 | 2 replies
Hospitals don’t vet spouses, and every horror story I’ve seen with travel nurse rentals has come from the non-nurse half of the household.Income can come from either, but verify it.Some landlords rely entirely on the nurse’s contract letter — and that’s fine if they’re the sole payer.But if the spouse is contributing or working remotely, verify their income the same way you normally would.Bottom line:Screen both adults.Base income approval on whoever is actually paying the rent.Use the nurse’s assignment letter as proof of stability, not as a free pass for the spouse.It keeps things fair, consistent, and avoids the “I wish I would’ve screened the partner” headache that way too many landlords talk about.
Hamidou Keita Question About Screening Traveling Nurses & Their Spouses
27 November 2025 | 7 replies
We sometimes rely on the letter of employment if its just the Nurse staying. 
Richard Herrera Owner Finance Down Payment
3 December 2025 | 7 replies
Quote from @Nicholas L.: @Richard Herreravery easy no.for SF i want to put less down, not morenextHey Nicholas, I wouldn't neither for a SF, but this is a commercial asset 6 units and numbers seems to work. 
Christopher Tinelli The most effective way to attract your first few property management clients?
25 November 2025 | 17 replies
Simple plan that's seldom mentioned:  spend a few hours in L/T court each week. 
Hanbo Lin Aspiring Investor in the Boston area looking to learn
1 December 2025 | 7 replies
Quote from @Nicholas L.: @Hanbo Lini recommend starting with a house hack once you are in a financial position to do sogood luckI've heard this as well, thanks for the affirmation! 
Ravi Kiran Mandha Books mentioned in "Cash Flow Quadrant"
9 December 2025 | 8 replies
The Worldly Philosophers : The Lives, Times and Ideas of the Great Economic Thinkers by Robert L.
Derik S. Partnering up for first property, is it worth it?
25 November 2025 | 2 replies
Quote from @Nicholas L.: @Derik S.in my opinion - no, brand new investors should not partner.if you need more money, save up more money.hope this helpsIt's an excellent idea, but like Nicholas said, not in the beginning. 
Shelly Rike Mitchell ESA pet and a non ESA dog
2 December 2025 | 4 replies
According to Fair Housing laws, ESAs are treated as medical devices, not typical everyday pets, at least if you reside in Texas and are an unexempt very small landlord.The documentation you have for this ESA is key: Always make sure that you are obtaining valid verification per Michele's form, or a similar method.Review the ESA letter closely; you must only accept letters that are from their active health care provider (either therapist or physician), and not generic online certificates that are not specific to their needs.Do not assess fees for having an ESA.
Don Konipol The Mortgage Brokers who never Close a Deal
7 December 2025 | 2 replies
He also provides “backup” for his position, usually consisting historical financials “reworked” by himself to reflect fantasy land; projections submitted by a borrower desperate for a loan; a letter of explanation as to why the borrower has failed to file the last 4 years tax returns.