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Fred McKinley Hughey Any comprehensive guide that covers the fundamental of real estate investing?
9 November 2025 | 8 replies
I’m in search of a comprehensive guide that covers the fundamental aspects of real estate investing, such as key principles for successful investments, effective lending strategies, thorough deal analysis techniques, understanding syndications, and property management best practices.
Steven Zhai Comprehensive Excel/Google Sheet Spreadsheet for Deal Analizer
24 October 2025 | 8 replies
I was getting a few from google and other related real estate forms to build my own super comprehensive deal analyzer.
Maya Jones Potential tenants doesn’t have a social security
15 November 2025 | 21 replies
@Maya Jones great follow-up, and it’s definitely a tricky spot when dealing with inherited tenants and changing household dynamics.If someone is already living in the unit and you're trying to verify income as part of requalifying the household or adding or replacing tenants, it's reasonable to screen based on income and ability to pay, just be sure the same process applies to all adults being considered for tenancy, whether or not they have a Social Security number.As long as your rental criteria are applied consistently and you're not selectively enforcing them, you should be on solid ground.
Fred McKinley Hughey What do you suggest For Principles of Investing and Strategies? Any Recommendations?
7 November 2025 | 3 replies
Quote from @Denise Supplee: Hi @Fred McKinley Hughey, For a comprehensive foundation, I’d focus on a mix of books, podcasts, and practical learning.
J. Mitchell Bernier Govt Shutdown Delaying DCA/HCV Payments
10 November 2025 | 5 replies
But I actually wonder if these programs go away, after the initial pain, the long term result is likely to be positive - a great increase in the number of 2-parent households.
Kim A. Background check & credit report
4 November 2025 | 19 replies
There are several reliable online platforms available for landlords to run comprehensive background checks and credit reports on prospective tenants.
Chase Calhoun Is Anyone Else Seeing This? Leasing Is the Hardest I’ve Ever Seen It — And Some Landl
15 November 2025 | 5 replies
Tenants are getting financially squeezed.With costs up across the board, I’d guess more people are doubling up, living with family, or staying put longer rather than forming new households.
Sean Leahy Need HELP!!!! looking for a need a good software or something else
11 November 2025 | 10 replies
I need a comprehensive solution that can:• Track the property from the initial purchase and closing cost, rehab through ongoing management• Record and categorize all rental expenses• Allow me to scan and store receipts digitally "very important"• Monitor additional costs associated with the properties• Track rental income and proceedsI would appreciate any recommendations or suggestions you might have.Thank you in advance for your help!
Ian Hutton Market research michigan
29 October 2025 | 11 replies
I’m curious if I’m missing anything to my list so far I have (per zip code) also I currently invest in the Lansing area.Projects in the next 10 years (expected start and end date) Average household income Crime score Average home price Population growth past 10 yearsWho are the major employers And vacancy rate Job growth Tenet demographics& government and taxesAs Drew said, this is overkill...and you're missing a few things as well. 
Zaid Jara Family house hacking
31 October 2025 | 6 replies
I’ve got some big goals for my future, and real estate seems like the best path toward financial freedom.My family and I, a household of six, have been living in an income-based rental home for almost 10 years.