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Erik Estrada Rocket Mortgage offering DSCR Loans
25 November 2025 | 15 replies
I also remember UWM threatening brokers who work with Rocket.
Joseph Bushnell Assisted Living Motel Conversion
20 November 2025 | 7 replies
Assisted living is usually classified as a medical/long-term care use and often requires:• A conditional use permit• Public hearings• Compliance with fire, accessibility, and staffing rulesBefore you spend a dollar, confirm the municipality will even allow the change of use.2.
Sasha Leans tenant wanting to break lease in process of buying home
12 November 2025 | 25 replies
This isn't like they have some life-threatening ailment, and they need to move or they will die, they decided to try and rip you off and expect you to be ok with it.
Carlos Lez Tenants threatening at move-in
21 October 2025 | 33 replies
Automatically threatening to withhold rent and to call the city without the option to remedy is overkill.
Shawn Tucker Beginner in real estate investments
2 December 2025 | 5 replies
For resources, you'll want to listen to RE podcasts such as BP and any local ones, read books such as rental property investing by Brandon Turner, and set for life by Scott trench.I'd also look to attend local investing meetups and learn as much as possible and network with other investors, real estate agents, and lenders 
Alessondra Gernan First-Time Investor Considering Out-of-State Real Estate — Advice Needed
25 November 2025 | 44 replies
As a local landlord, my practice was to personally change out the HVAC filters every month, so the HVAC units had a longer life-span, but it also gave me a chance to do an inspection of my property every month.
Tyler Foshe Previous Landlord Screening Questions
26 November 2025 | 5 replies
Condition of the unit at move-out4.
Jamie Parker Whats more important: $100,000 or 10,000 calls?
2 December 2025 | 21 replies
This has been my biggest discovery, in life
Ramon Mota Can Deposit be used to cover unpaid utilities
6 December 2025 | 4 replies
KeroseneIf the lease says kerosene is not the owner’s responsibility, then refilling the tank cannot be deducted.However, if leaving the tank empty created a condition you were obligated to remedy (e.g., heat system can’t run without it), some landlords argue it falls under “tenant failed to leave the unit in the same condition.”
Amanda Moskowitz Looking for connections in Jacksonville
14 November 2025 | 13 replies
Property Condition & Amenities: it’s important to, “Maintain to the Neighborhood.”Key metrics for each Property Class:Class A Properties:Tenant Pool: Majority of FICO scores 680+, no convictions/evictions in last 7 years.Tenant Default: 0-5% probability of eviction or early lease termination.Section 8: Class A rents are too high and won’t be approved.Vacancies: 5-10%, depending on market conditions.Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, 3-5 years for positive cashflow, but you get highest relative rent & value appreciation.Class B Properties:Tenant Pool: Majority of FICO scores 620-680, some blemishes, no convictions/evictions in last 5 years.Tenant Default: 5-10% probability of eviction or early lease termination.Vacancies: 10-15%, depending on market conditions.Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, 1-3 years for positive cashflow, balanced amounts of relative rent & value appreciation.Section 8: Class B rents are usually too high for the Section 8 program.Class C Properties:Tenant Pool: Majority of FICO scores 560-620, many blemishes, but should have no convictions/evictions in last 3 years.