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Mark Svendsen Do I need Credit Score, Good Credit to buy first house?
26 November 2025 | 2 replies
Quote from @Mark Svendsen: Hello, I have a small inheritance for my first house purchase, but I have no credit (no credit cards for 15 years).
Lesley Resnick Lease Option For Low Price Point Houses
4 December 2025 | 1 reply
I will price it at market plus a small percentage to reflect the value in 3 years. 
Alan Asriants Most investors don't understand that depreciation is owed back when you sell!
26 November 2025 | 43 replies
No, you and your LLC are the same and not at "arms length".
Nick Copland How Are You Setting Minimum Stays for Your Midterm Rentals?
6 December 2025 | 2 replies
Truth is that when I seek a rental of less than 30 days I expect to pay the highest rate; 30 days I’m expecting a SIGNIFICANT discount; 90 days an additional discount; 6 months a rate closer to a 12 month furnished rental lease with a small upcharge.  
Omair Abbasi Looking for general investment advice in greater Seattle area.
6 December 2025 | 7 replies
If you do want to make a direct investment, then you will need to determine additional details. 
Michael Santeusanio Funding Insights for Small to Mid-Size Investors
21 November 2025 | 1 reply

I’ve noticed many newer investors struggle when it comes to matching the right loan type to the project.
Would anyone find it helpful if I shared a few examples of how experienced investors structure their fix & ...

Kody Smith Rental Management Software
4 December 2025 | 13 replies
@Kody Smith We use AppFolio and overall, we’ve been really happy with it.What we like:Super easy listing and background verification processACH payments make rent collection smoothBuilt-in CRM for handling maintenance ticketsTenant messaging option (so we don’t have to give out our personal phone numbers)If you have the budget, their Smart Maintenance feature is worth checking out — it routes tenant calls through a call center and sends notifications to you, which really cuts down on handling small tenant issues yourself.What could be better:The accounting side could use improvement.
Justus Gries Financing recommendations for complicated and new ownership structures
2 December 2025 | 5 replies
The assets are held directly in a trust, free and clear, and I'm currently finalizing the new trust structures per the will.
Marshall Smith What are my Best Financing Options???
6 December 2025 | 8 replies
Your best options are usually local or regional banks (they love working with operators who already manage rentals), agency small-balance loans through Fannie/Freddie if the property is stabilized, or a bridge lender if the building needs work before you refinance.The easiest way to get real options fast is to talk with a commercial mortgage broker and a few local bank loan officers.
Ioannis Touloumis I'm conducting a small market research study on short-term rental managment services
5 December 2025 | 0 replies

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