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JD Martin Have we largely become a Huckster Economy?
18 January 2026 | 31 replies
Nobody makes an actual product/service anymore.They build an app... that creates a dashboard... that “improves the user experience”... for a software... that helps a salesman...
James Lee Tenants: Group Home for the Elderly?
14 January 2026 | 2 replies
You can’t reject the application because the occupants are elderly or disabled, but you can set clear rules around occupancy limits, property use, insurance requirements, and who is responsible for supervision and care.If you consider moving forward:Require proof of business licensing and insuranceConfirm zoning and HOA rules (if applicable)Make sure the lease clearly defines permitted use and responsibility for damagesTalk to your insurance provider before approvingThese setups can work well when they’re done legally and professionally, but when they go wrong, they can create liability and insurance problems quickly. 
Mary Pastoral STR /MTR in Columbus, OH – Screening & Contract Advice?
19 January 2026 | 3 replies
Human review consistently catches issues automation misses, and those misses are usually what turn a bad placement into a legal headache.Consistency protects you.Apply the same screening criteria to every applicant for that rental to avoid fair housing exposure.Mid-term screening can feel different, but the fundamentals have not changed.
Keith Mintz Best RE investment strategy 2026?
27 January 2026 | 9 replies
With that in mind, how are the following issues handled in practice:When plumbing, HVAC, or other building systems require service, does the tenant independently select licensed and insured vendors and obtain all required permits where applicable?
Richard Yoo Advice needed - Management Company is a bust or a go?
27 January 2026 | 12 replies
I have a great realtor who will reject 19 out of 20 applicants for my C properties because a lot of deadbeat tenants just go from place to place looking for a PM who is dumb enough to rent to them after they got evicted the last time.
James Lee Tenants: Group Home for the Elderly?
15 January 2026 | 4 replies
Modify the bathrooms to meet requirements and decrease liability.I would consider that application but the lease agreement has to be spot on and the deposit substantially larger.
Evan Shults Seeking Advice for a Beginner in a HCOL Area
30 January 2026 | 17 replies
With a LTR, the main few activities are cleaning the house, listing it, screening applicants, showing the property, and signing a lease.
Brad D. How To Have Hire STR Management AND Qualify for STR Tax Loophole
16 January 2026 | 19 replies
The limited service offering is 10% and includes 24/7 guest communications, daily pricing, marketing on 15+ channels, state and local tax remittances, and all the software bells and whistles like owners portal, guest portal, lock automations etc. 
Zachary Sneed How do you avoid getting your credit score hit each time you buy a home?
15 January 2026 | 10 replies
@Zachary Sneed - Submission of multiple mortgage applications at the time of each purchase should not be an issue for your credit score, as long as you do them all within a short period of time (such as within 30 days). 
Ricardo Vergara What Do I Need to Be a Passive Out-of-State Investor?
29 January 2026 | 19 replies
.• Out-of-state can work well if you have strong local property management and realistic numbers.. some of my clients use a 'hybrid' method with software/VA platform and we help them with the vendor network.