I usually starred by asking for some documentation to confirm they have work or the available funding before moving in although I want to make the process easier and smooth on the tenant but still at the same time protect myself and know that they’re gonna pay and stay for the desire timeI also wanted to see if you guys used some kind of a system to have all the payment and transaction and sublease go through and a way to take the security deposit without having to make the tenant feel like it’s a scam I want to secure the security deposit just in case they want to feel like they can get their money in case they’re a little worried or want to make sure that the processes is legit

Brokers with solid VA experience regularly get approvals at 55-65% DTI when residual income is strong, and with $7,902 gross and an 811 credit score, your residual picture is stronger than what NFCU walked away from.One angle nobody has mentioned yet: VA loans are assumable.

Quote from @Eric Gerakos: Michael, why would you invest in UNSECURED note funds when you can buy notes SECURED by real estate that are currently paying 10% for 2 or 3 year interest only terms?

While on the same topic of securing information- I would like to beg everyone to please stop emailing sensitive information to your tax professional (or anyone really). 

That is the sale of a Security.

That's not normal at all, those are anomalous events that may pop up regularly in 2026 earnings.

It still creates some headaches for me.I have toyed with the idea of using a combination of lockboxes (the ones that change to combo every time) and security cameras to allow limited showings on some days.

California taxes can go up to 13.3%, so you want someone who understands how rental income, depreciation, retirement contributions, and long-term planning all work together.I’d also ask whether they regularly coordinate with CPAs, because tax strategy is a big part of protecting what you build here.

I have a secure well paying job that'll mainly fund my real estate endeavors, I been studying real estate and I see how building a strong team is key to long-term success, especially if done right at a young age.

Our company is the first to achieve patent protection for smart locks + scattered-site management + self-guided showings + access management in one secure ecosystem.