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Ryan Spath Early Termination Clause
4 March 2026 | 12 replies
This prevents small problems (leaks, HVAC issues, etc.) from turning into expensive repairs later.Filter / basic maintenance responsibilities.Simple things like HVAC filter changes or drain care spelled out in the lease reduce a lot of avoidable service calls.Late fee structure and enforcement language.Clear timing, amounts, and consistency expectations remove negotiation when rent is late.Unauthorized occupants / guests.Limits on long-term guests help prevent “extra tenants” quietly moving in.Like you mentioned, the lease tends to evolve over time.
Scott Brockelbank Jr. Self Conducted - Cost Segregation Study
6 March 2026 | 23 replies
None of that requires someone standing in a building.Capstan Tax — one of the biggest engineering-based firms in the space — already does desk reviews with no site visit using drawings, invoices, and photos, and says they're fully ATG-compliant.And the landmark court case that underpins all of cost segregation (HCA v.
Michael Plaks EXPLAINED: Land allocation for depreciation and cost segregation
10 February 2026 | 15 replies
I prepared some popcorn, just in case.We start with basics and then proceed deeper into the woods.1.
Christopher Pray What to do about contractor who got paid and didn't finish job?
25 February 2026 | 6 replies
If you’re bored you could file a suit in small claims court.
Chris Ingle Self manage or Property Manager? (soon) own 1 OH duplex. Resources for self manager?
6 March 2026 | 28 replies
Any recommendations for those basic services? 
Rob Schwartz What would it take for you to fully trust a tenant screening tool?
21 February 2026 | 13 replies
For most experienced landlords, “Verified” isn’t about convenience — it’s about liability.To fully trust a screening tool without extra checks, it would need to provide:Direct-source income verification (payroll, IRS transcripts, or bank-level verification — not uploaded stubs).Nationwide eviction and criminal search pulled from court records, not just database aggregators.Identity verification tied to SSN + address history with fraud detection flags.Clear risk scoring with transparency (why the applicant passed, not just “Approved”).Audit trail documentation in case a decision is ever challenged under Fair Housing.Consistency controls so every applicant is evaluated against the same criteria.Even then, many operators wouldn’t fully skip human review — especially for higher-risk asset classes or tighter margins.The real trust line isn’t perfection.
Frances Cammack For Note Sellers: When Does It Actually Make Sense to Cash Out a Performing Note?
10 March 2026 | 4 replies
This is basically the same post as last week's, right? 
Sam Tato Holder vs Non-payment Eviction
10 March 2026 | 13 replies
Multiple late payments and ongoing delinquency often strengthen your case if you ultimately decide you want possession instead of continuing the tenancy.At that point, if the issue keeps repeating, you can ask the court to grant possession rather than continuing the cycle of late payments.So beginning with the non-payment process gives you leverage you may recover the rent, and you still retain the option to pursue possession if the behavior continues.
Rob Bergeron 13.7% Appreciation. $141,500 Median. This Is West Louisville Right Now.
12 March 2026 | 1 reply
Chickasaw Park sits directly on the Ohio River with clay tennis courts and fishing lakes.
Asim Alam Tax Title Services To Obtain Title Insurance?
20 February 2026 | 10 replies
I found an attorney who would file for me at a reasonable cost and now I have a judgement from a superior court judge declaring me the owner against all claims.