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Keith Kotsch Cleaning / Laundry discussions.
17 September 2025 | 8 replies
It starts the relationship off on a bad foot.(4)  Once everything is agreed to and you hire them, take the big bullet points from the scope of work document and put them in Turno or another similar app, along with example photos of how you want the beds, living room, etc. 
Zach Joyce Johnson County Rental Market
15 September 2025 | 1 reply
Leasing Incentives Are Back (Sort Of)Newer multifamily builds in the area (especially in Lenexa and Shawnee) are offering concessions—think 1 month free, waived app fees, etc.We’re advising owners of B-class properties to stay competitive without racing to the bottom.3.
Gene Walker Title search - what do they do that I can't?
14 September 2025 | 13 replies
Soyoma io is also pretty great for not only gathering relevant data but analyzing it. 
Yelena Parrish Meet ups in the area
14 September 2025 | 2 replies
I have been searching the internet and "Meetup" app for REIAs on Riverside county.  
Jorge Abreu The Acquisition Process and Market Selection
13 September 2025 | 1 reply
It's not as easy as swiping left on a dating app to find what you're looking for.
John Paul Vargas What comp tools is everyone using?
12 September 2025 | 3 replies
Is there a reliable app or software that you can just enter the subject address and it takes all the guess work out and produces accurate comps? 
Vidyadhar R. Can Stay-at-Home Spouse Qualify for Real Estate Professional Status?
13 September 2025 | 13 replies
•Tracking time through logs (calendar entries, spreadsheets, apps) include details like tenant calls, showings, repairs, bookkeeping, travel, and property management.Key tip: Keep her activities separate from “investor” hours (like reviewing financials) since the IRS doesn’t count those toward participation.If she meets the tests and keeps strong records, your rental losses can become non-passive and offset your W2 income, a powerful tax-saving strategy.
Alex Paz Using funds in a payed off home
11 September 2025 | 11 replies
Alex, here’s a side-by-side breakdown of the three main paths you’re weighing:OptionStructureMonthly Cost Example*When It Works BestTrade-OffsCash-Out Refi @ 6% Fixed$150K loan, 30-yr amortizing~$900/mo (P&I)Lock in predictable debt, scale now with a lump sumCash flow dip on current rental; if tenants buy soon, you’ve put long-term debt on a property you won’t keepHELOC / Line of Credit @ 8% IO$150K full draw = $1,000/mo, $50K draw = $333/moFlexible: pay only on what you useShort horizon (tenants likely to buy soon); need capital fast for next dealVariable rate risk; banks can reduce or freeze linesHybrid: HELOC + DSCR Loan$50K HELOC down = $333/mo; $150K DSCR loan = $900/moTotal = ~$1,233/moScale into 2 properties: use HELOC as down payment, DSCR finances new rentalSlightly higher combined debt load, but DSCR only qualifies if new property cash flows, so growth is protected*Based on a $200K property value, $150K loan (75% LTV).Key Philosophy:Cash-out refi = certainty.HELOC = flexibility.HELOC + DSCR = growth.That way you’re not just pulling equity — you’re turning it into more doors, which is the whole point of scaling.
Varsha Kgan Which areas are best to invest for rental properties near Bay Area California?
11 September 2025 | 13 replies
This helps to avoid the one renter with questionable qualifications being the only app received. 
Zach Logan Rental softwares Quickbooks
11 September 2025 | 6 replies
Upgrading will allow you to use the same App to track mileage though.Using a QBO Accountant allows them to create a new QBO account for you to get a continuous 30% discount they could pass along, otherwise you can upgrade yourself and probably get a discount for a year until the price jumps up to the normal cost.