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Shane Thaxton I lost $40,000.00 on a Subject to: aka Rent to Own agreement.
21 January 2026 | 9 replies
I’d love to hear from anyone who has dealt with something similar or knows what legal steps I can take to recover my funds and address the eviction.I would greatly appreciate any insight into what I can do next, including legal recourse or strategies to move forward.Thanks in advance! 
Mitch Lukes Bozeman, MT House-hack questions
23 January 2026 | 4 replies
While I believe you to have enough cash to do an FHA on a small-plex of some sort, all your qualification questions can be addressed with a local lender.
Austin Schultz Leaving Military overseas with $40k
6 February 2026 | 10 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.
Julio Gonzalez Mixed Use Property and Cost Segregation
25 January 2026 | 1 reply
Here’s an article addressing Cost Segregation Study FAQs.Asset classification becomes very confusing with mixed-use property as mentioned above, the useful life for commercial properties is 39 years and for residential properties, it is 27.5 years.
Derrick Small Stay away from this hard lender, Flip and Fast Loans, LLC, they will scam you
22 January 2026 | 35 replies
Address is a PO box shared space not an office.
Jacqueline Vasquez Rent to Retirement
23 January 2026 | 3 replies
They are straight shooters and if a problem pops up, they address it.
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…
Chris M. Creating an LLC. I live in GA rental is in FL
17 January 2026 | 1 reply
I read to open the LLC in Florida, but when I do, the address state for the registered agent (me) defaults to Florida and can't be changed.
Rob Bergeron This Isn’t a Bad Market — It’s a Problem-Solving Market
22 January 2026 | 1 reply
It rewards creative ones:offers that address timing,offers that solve payment stress,offers that restructure debt,offers that give sellers a way out without blowing up their finances or pride.In slow markets, most buyers wait.The ones who win step forward.If you’re an investor or buyer sitting on capital, this is not the moment to be passive.