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Richard Pennington Securing your first
4 July 2025 | 4 replies
Buying a deed should never be the goal, but rather buy a deed that will lead to a profit.
Andrew Bish Essential Security Strategies for Multifamily Housing - An Insurance Journal Article
9 July 2025 | 2 replies
Without proving that the blind spot was the reason she got assaulted, the lawyers argued that the cameras implied he was providing security
Tamara Kilgore LTR - single family security system expense
5 July 2025 | 1 reply
Presently, my properties ADT security system is in my name and I'm paying the monthly fee from collected rents.
Ian Henderson Anyone Used a Securities-Backed Loan + Cash-Out Refi Strategy to Buy Rentals?
30 June 2025 | 3 replies
Depending on the seasoning on title, your lender may or may not source the downpayment using the purchase settlement statement and a transaction history from the securities account.
Corey G. Landlord screening services obfuscate tenant's social security number and birthdate.
9 July 2025 | 13 replies
Many landlords do this and then verify the info by checking ID.Just make sure you store it securely — shred paper copies when they’re no longer needed and keep digital files encrypted or password-protected.Hope that helps — it’s extra work upfront but saves you headaches down the road if you ever need to track someone down for unpaid rent.Yeah I think I need to make something like that and collect it myself. 
Abby Howe How to handle Security Deposits
1 July 2025 | 9 replies
Some people like to have a separate bank account for holding security deposits.  
Corey G. Tenant Broke his lease without paying the buy out fee
8 July 2025 | 14 replies
Well I'm pretty sure he just moved out anyways without paying the buy out fee (2 months rent pretty much).
Scott Morongell Why I Went Full-Time Into Land Investing in 2020 After Buying 0 Multifamily in 2019
22 July 2025 | 5 replies
Most if not all land investors I have spoken with have gotten back to a J O B or have transitioned to something else.Still, tons of great deals out there buying 4ish acres for 13k in TX, trying to secure a 16 acres in GA and more.Keep us posted for sure!
Natalia Perlova Leaving tenant wouldn't let me in and wants to use security deposit for rent
4 July 2025 | 17 replies
Say you  need it to send the security deposit back.
Ron Amshalom Loans Secured by Portfolio
27 June 2025 | 6 replies
Quote from @Ron Amshalom: Hi everyone,Is it possible to take out one loan secured by multiple properties, with better terms than getting 4–5 separate loans?