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Ed Favinger answered:
can a previous landlord call to my new place and tell them im a bad tenant if they already accepted my application an deposit?
MrsFin...
We do property management so I have an idea of what you are talking about.
When we accept an application, that's not an approval. As a matter of business practice we
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Michael Smith, MBA, MPM answered:
What differences should I know about being qualified for a loan for a rental property?
Great question.
As lenders, we all essentially adhere to the same guidelines.
Deposits are the same.
As far as qualifying, the max for a rental is 90% loan to value (10% d
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Heather Cox answered:
First time house buyer
Go get a pre approval letter from a lender banks are not all the same then contact a real estate agent to help you through the process of finding your home.
If you need any help or ju
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SacRElender - Bob Willett answered:
First time house buyer, wanting to turn house into a rental property.
Earlier in my carrier I did three owner-occupied loans for a young couple about 2 to 3 years apart. First they bought a 4-plex and lived in one of the units. Then they bought a duplex
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Gina Borges-Valdez answered:
Rental Property - Worth buying a house and renting it out in Sac?
I think most investors are finding that those areas are renting well. If you are obtaining a mortgage then you can calcualte whether or not it makes sense financially. Many people are l
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Heather Ward answered:
What are rental rates for a 2,000 sq. ft. home old Sierra Oaks?
We pay $2350 for a similar sounding home w a pool.
Lauren Schenke answered:
Relocating to Sac...safest neighborhood for single female?
I lived in the newer part of Natomas (95834, 95835) for a while and it's grown so much since I lived there a few years back. The homes are newer so you'll (hopefully) have less issues w
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Ed Favinger answered:
Im moving and my perspective new landlord wants to talk with my current landlord to verify rental history. What questions can they ask?
Phtokat....
They can ask your landlord questions like these... and our property management folks will send a "rental applicant reference form" to your old landlord to fill out...
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Keisha Mathews answered:
What are some tips for renters before signing a lease?
A few tips I like to give in this day of renting are:
1. Research the property address to ensure the homeowner is not in any eminent foreclosure danger. You can't guarantee the
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Jim Walker answered:
can you get listings from property management companies?
Prospective renters can get listings of available rentals.
Some PM companies advertise their rental houses online, some in the newspaper, some in both media.
Your profile, Blitz, sa
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Kylee Roe answered:
how do i verify ownership of a home i am looking to rent?
Any Realtor can help you if they are willing. Send me the address of the property, and I can try to help you. Also, i can look up the address and see if it is on the Metrolist as a home
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Sue Archer answered:
we have been evicted due to owner foreclosure.its up for sale.if the new owners are renting it i would like to be notified ASAP!
I think we've discussed part of these circumstances with you before?
They can't 'evict' you if the current owners are in foreclosure, however they can terminate
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Shane Milne answered:
how long does it take for an eviction to show up on credit history?
Usually your rental history is not reported to your credit report (unless you use a company like http://www.rentreporters.com - tip to anyone looking to build some credit scores using r
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Jim Walker answered:
what is the tax rate on rental property that is owned free and clear?
Some say 1% some say 1.25% :: Why the difference? Well, the base is 1%. Landscape and lighting, junior college district, mosquito abatement and other stuff is added to to the base whi
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Ed Favinger answered:
If you sign a 6 mo. lease for an apt. move in then discover the next day you want out of the leae. How does that work? San Diego area
If you want out.. you're stuck...
However the landlord has to make an effort to re-lease the apartment, but until he does you are on the hook for the rent and the costs to get
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