Some states let you charge storage fees that eat into security deposit.

In the leasing contract it clearly states that the tenant is not allowed to change any security device or locks without written permission from the landlord.

There is no universal method, but how you want to approach it may factor into your investment criteria.

Financial distress: late on mortgage, behind several months, back taxes, etc.You are a problem solver for these situations.Whatever method you use to find these people, stick to it, stick to the same method for at LEAST 6 months.

Hey everyone , I'm just doing some yearly cleaning and realizing I'm paying $400 a year for BP and the only thing i still use from when i signed up is rent redi. that's $140 a year. so I'm trying to cancel membership BUT I don't see anything to cancel just change plans or update payment method.

That focus pays the bills.But continuity, the ability to generate income across cycles, comes from understanding value at a deeper level and being willing to step outside the standard “ARV minus repairs” playbook when the situation calls for it.Most people tried to sell a structure.We sold dirt.And on the call where I guided the buyer through paying for the assignment, he mentioned he and his wife are building a trailer park and need help sourcing more land.One deal turned into a dedicated buyer.When I first started, I was introduced to the 1-1-1 method: one target market, one marketing strategy, one property type.

Others stick with spreadsheets but update them monthly instead of waiting until tax season.The biggest mistake isn’t the method — it’s falling behind.

Part of the challenge is also that I don’t fully know what I don’t know yet — especially around execution risk, sequencing, and the small but important details that only show up once you’re actually running a deal yourself.The capital side is the biggest gap — not just raising money, but understanding timing, how to secure real commitments without over-promising, and how to avoid bidding on deals without capital certainty.

Positive CF is the #1 security blanket for overleveraging.2 - Having as large a Line of Credit (NOT connected in any way to any property...this is important). 

Can you share information for a first time home buyer to secure 25% Down payment & closing costs assistance ?