Household2 adults (married couple)No smokingNo evictionsLarge dog (Airedale)CreditApplicant credit score: 682Recent dip explained by medical expenses (dog surgeries) causing higher utilizationPreviously mid-700sIncome / EmploymentPrimary applicant has multiple income streams: self-employed (Etsy), yoga instructor, Shipt, UberHusband currently not working due to immigration status (Australian, awaiting work permit)Income is somewhat non-traditional but diversifiedMother is willing to co-sign and would meet income requirementsProperty ConsiderationsHome has hardwood floorsConcern about potential wear from large dogPlanning pet addendum, deposit/pet rent, and move-in documentationMy Current ThinkingConsidering approval with conditions:Verified income and credit for co-signerSigned guarantor agreementPet addendum + deposit or pet rentStandard lease termWould you move forward with this tenant?

I may even require that you attend the Landlord 101 classes my local association offers (I am one of the instructors).4.

Check out the curriculum and instructors/speakers.This is not an endorsement of this program and hope this post is not removed.

It was why I wanted him to look at my underwriting as I knew there may be things I did not know that is unique to the area or property.Fortunately the str bootcamp I took had the Carl’s as instructors and they have a presence in emerald coast and I was using the top co-host in the area of the cabin and he let me know about the trash and inspections.  

Hi Ken, would you be willing to share the course/instructor name that helped you go over the new build process?

One of their so called instructors from one of the training sessions asks the students to go to the five star hotels, or go play golf, or go horse riding, or go hang out at the high end night clubs for the sake of fund raising.

Or, you know, because the agent says their "investor friendly". kinda like the shark saying their happy to be your swim instructor.  

Scott is an excellent instructor and sincere in his teachings.

The courses are now available "ala carte": you don't need to put out tens of thousands of dollars just to get the course(s) you want.The Tax Liens and Deeds instructor is a licensed broker in Idaho with 16 years experience including 14 years coaching both new and experienced investors.Message me privately to discuss ... 

Most of these course instructors aren't qualified to teach anything but the most elementary real estate concepts and try to make their courses more marketable by teaching concepts they have no business teaching.