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Scott Po Frustrated with first investment property
30 October 2025 | 11 replies
Sealing the basement floor might help   (something that soaks into concrete then hardens,   as oppposed to a paint which sits on surface and flakes off)  then clean the carpets,  there may have been dirty spots providing nutrients to the mold.Add a basement ventilation fan that runs on a timer or continously to keep humidity down.   
Ross Carpenter Colorado Tax Lien - Public Sale Requirement Question
10 November 2025 | 1 reply
This is the first one we have started after the new legislation went into effect which requires all a public auction be held prior to the issuance of a treasurer's deed (CO Rev Stat § 39-12-103 (2024)).
Casey Koebel Sec 8 bedrooom requirement clarity
28 October 2025 | 1 reply
For section 8 requirements.
James R. First Direct Booking Request
8 November 2025 | 13 replies
I can require a damage deposit or rental agreement on there too, but I don't require a damage deposit for previous good guests.  
Macaulay Okwah Using a Realtor for Investment Properties
11 November 2025 | 1 reply
No, you are not required to hire an agent
R. Elle Berry What’s the #1 Challenge you face with managing Cleveland rentals from out of state?
11 November 2025 | 1 reply
For example:Finding reliable boots-on-the-ground supportAccurately projecting rehab numbers or rental ratesCoordinating leasing/turnovers long-distanceTrusting contractors/vendorsUnderstanding local landlord requirements or city-specific inspectionsI’m really interested in hearing the real-world pain points (positive or negative) from people who have tried it or are actively doing it.
Maya Jones Listing my first unit
11 November 2025 | 11 replies
That’ll help you stay competitive and attract qualified tenants faster.Also, make sure you’re very clear about your rental requirements in your listing — things like minimum income, credit score, move-in date, and pet policy.
Will Greenlee Wrought Iron Railing Rebuilder Recommendations?
6 November 2025 | 8 replies
Quote from @Will Greenlee: I actually did some googling and I read that 30" might be the requirement for when you need a railing in Michigan, so I may just throw the railing away for now. 
James McGovern Hidden costs in using hard money
5 November 2025 | 7 replies
“beware of requirements for additional title insurance beyond the cos of the property and the buyer named on policy.”To clarify, lender's title insurance covers the amount of the loan, not the cost of the property.
Warren Y. Looking to learn more about financing - free lunch on me!
9 November 2025 | 5 replies
Hey @Jaycee GreeneI'm not looking to become a lender :) However, my background is in software (startups and big tech like Google, etc) so I'm interested in learning how specific pain points that I've encountered as a borrower could be solved and that requires a bit of diving deep on both lender and borrower sides!