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Frederick William Renting to illegal immigrants , rent control
13 June 2025 | 57 replies
It's solving a "problem" by generating a bigger more pervasive systemic problem. 
Nick Fontana First rental property
2 June 2025 | 8 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…
Ryan Berg What am I doing wrong?
17 June 2025 | 36 replies
For example the place will be $600K and generating say $40K in revenue??  
Juan Borrero BRRRR Method as first property.
13 June 2025 | 23 replies
Verifying last 2-years of rental history and income/employment extremely important to find the “best of the worst”.Tenant Default: 20-30% probability of eviction or early lease termination.Section 8: Class D rents meet program requirements, often challenges to pass Section 8 inspection.Vacancies: 20%+, depending on market conditions and tenant screening.Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, all cashflow with little, maybe even negative, relative rent & value appreciation.Where did we get our FICO credit score information from?
Larry Murray New member looking for help with wholesaling
14 June 2025 | 3 replies
Many people with records are challenged in finding employment.
Kwanza P. SOPs for Guest Communication Set Up
18 June 2025 | 9 replies
.: Any tips for where/how to start drafting SOPs (standard operating protocols) to aid with AI generated guest communications and to train cleaning and handy staff? 
Andrew Garcia I JUST posted my first LTR for rent
10 June 2025 | 6 replies
I'd estimate 50% of potential tenants have given me friends and family as their employer or current landlord reference.
Remington Lyman What are some other ways you're using Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Real Estate?
11 June 2025 | 35 replies
With almost 6,000 posts under my belt, I'm curious if I could use ChatGPT to generate content from them.
James McGovern Removing cannabis smell?
14 June 2025 | 3 replies
Launder any removable fabric items like curtains and cushion covers with a detergent designed to neutralize odors.Ozone generators can neutralize odors by breaking down odor-causing molecules.
Enrique Jevons 10 Reasons to Hire a Property Manager
30 May 2025 | 3 replies
Real estate investing can be a powerful way to generate passive income, but managing a rental property isn’t always as "hands-off" as it may seem.