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Melinda Eilts How to Use Your Fix & Flip Experience to Secure Better Loan Terms
11 November 2025 | 2 replies
For your next flip, send lenders a one-pager: summary of past projects (address, hold time, budget vs actual, outcome), photos before/after, references from a lender and a title company, and proof you finished on time.
Vladimir Lukyanov What are the most important SOPs?
5 November 2025 | 9 replies
Track patterns, not one-offs .Maintenance triageLife-safety and habitability = immediate.Nuisance items batched into one visit to save trip fees; set boundaries for light bulbs, loose handles, squeaky doors .HVAC filters and tune-ups on cadence with photo proof; replace only when failure or at turn unless risk dictates .Turn standardScope template: paint touch-up, flooring repair, caulk, deep clean, locks rekey, curb appeal.Do big upgrades at vacancy, not with tenants in place, unless safety or leakage forces it .PM accountabilityExpectations doc: response times, approval limits, photo receipts, monthly owner update.Calendar check-ins: delinquency on the 6th, vacancy every Friday, turns twice weekly until listed .Biggest time sinks and how to cut themBack-and-forth on minor work orders: batch and set thresholds; teach PM what’s urgent vs optional .Chasing updates: standardize touchpoints and require proof-in-photos for work done .Overpricing vacancies: use ranges, listen to PM’s on-the-ground read, and choose speed over squeezing the last bit on your first units .Quick wins when inquiries slowPhoto order: lead with the best exterior at golden hour, then kitchen, bath, best room.Price bracket tweak: drop to just under a common search filter and add a move-in credit line in the first sentence.First 5 photos tell the whole story: light, clean, and your three sell points up front.Your next movePick one property.
Sam Liu Anyone Rent to Tenants Who Run a STR? Risks & Advice Needed
7 November 2025 | 10 replies
For normal tenants, I usually ask for their income proof and credit report etc.  
Vladimir Lukyanov What are your default Authorization limits in Midwest?
8 November 2025 | 6 replies
. - Again, when the charge is under the limit, good luck getting a breakdown of the costs or material receipts.3) PROOF via before & after pics/videos.- Even on major maintenance work, owners often have to beg for just pics to prove what was done.
Vardhman Mehta Gut Check: "Stable" Engineer Report, but Seller Says "Cosmetic Only" on Foundation?
3 November 2025 | 1 reply
Best case, the seller rep is just misinformed and the real structural work was done (but I have no proof).
Ganiyu Sodiq Why Some Airbnb Listings Get Clicks — But Not Bookings
22 October 2025 | 14 replies
Many hosts overlook how Airbnb’s total price display can make listings look more expensive than they are.High-end hosts especially need to communicate value clearly   guests paying premium rates expect a premium booking experience, not surprise costs.
Adam Macias Not all buyers are the same.
10 November 2025 | 7 replies
Proof of funds and real earnest deposit (at least $5k, better if more).  
Shad Rockstad Real Estate Lead Capture Pages That Convert: What to Include and How to Build Them
20 October 2025 | 0 replies
Just a headline, quick proof, a short form, and a clear promise.Why agents and investors should careDirect path into your pipeline with less ad wasteEasy to match to one audience and one offerHigher conversion than a homepage with ten linksSimple to test, measure, and improveResults you can expect when built rightMore email opt-ins for market updatesMore seller inquiries from home value offersMore buyer consults from guide downloadsCleaner data that flows into your CRM and follow upsHow to Do It RightStep 1: Pick one offerChoose a problem that your audience already wants solved.
James Jones How We Saved an Over-Leveraged Investor After a Contractor Took $30K
29 October 2025 | 0 replies
Check for:•Proof of insurance and licenses•At least three references (and actually call them)•Active permits pulled under their name in your county2.
Lakita Woodson Understanding Reasonable Accommodations and Reasonable Modifications
3 November 2025 | 2 replies
A reasonable modification refers to a physical change made to a rental unit or common area that allows a person with a disability to fully use and enjoy the premises.Examples of Reasonable Modifications:Installing a ramp or grab bars in a bathroom.Lowering countertops, peepholes, or light switches for wheelchair access.Widening doorways or removing carpet for mobility devices.Adding visual doorbells or smoke alarms for tenants who are hearing-impaired.Landlord Responsibility:The landlord must allow the modification if it’s reasonable and necessary.For federally funded housing (like HUD or Tax Credit properties), the landlord is usually responsible for the cost of the modification.For private or market-rate housing, the landlord may require the tenant to pay for the modification and restore the unit to its original condition upon move-out (if the change affects future marketability).The landlord can ask for plans and proof that the work will be done safely and professionally.Tenant Responsibility:The tenant is responsible for paying for and arranging the modification (unless the property receives federal assistance).The tenant must obtain the landlord’s approval before work begins.The tenant may be asked to restore the unit when vacating, depending on state or local law.Best Practices for LandlordsRespond to all accommodation or modification requests in writing and in a timely manner.Keep a Reasonable Accommodation/Modification Request Log for compliance records.Train leasing staff and maintenance teams on Fair Housing requirements.Post a notice or add a clause in your lease about Fair Housing rights for transparency.Final ThoughtsReasonable accommodations and modifications are not “special treatment” — they are legal rights designed to ensure equal access to housing.