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27 November 2024 | 6 replies
Welcome to the community and be ready for a huge amount of information at your finger tips.
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28 November 2024 | 15 replies
ACH transfers are free, but if a tenant wants to pay with a credit card they will get charged a fee.
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30 November 2024 | 3 replies
Next we utilize mysmartmove.com for background/credit report.
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27 November 2024 | 6 replies
I am new to this forum and after enjoying scrolling through tips can anyone help me with a constant problem.
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27 November 2024 | 2 replies
Inspections may cost more upfront, but they can save you from significant headaches and unexpected expenses down the road.Negotiate Hard: Use inspection findings as leverage.If the HVAC is near the end of its life, negotiate a credit for its replacement.If the cast iron plumbing is deteriorating and needs replacement, ask for a credit as well.Sellers often prefer negotiating credits over doing the work themselves.To give you an example: I was once under contract for an old house priced at $170,000.
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6 December 2024 | 12 replies
Does paying with credit card, venmo, paypal etc.......still allow you to NOT SEND 1099s?
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26 November 2024 | 6 replies
My real estate agent doesn’t seem familiar with that and didn’t tell me about the 3 people outside of family circle max requirement in single family zoning.I also need advice for renting finished basement legally and make more bedrooms, experiences and tips are more than welcome as he didn’t seem knowledgeable.Shall I change of real estate agent and find someone more used to this type of practice ?
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30 November 2024 | 6 replies
Policy will not impact the market for a while, even a $25k first-time home buyer credit will need some time to work through the system.
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26 November 2024 | 11 replies
Pro Tip: Airbnb provides a level of protection if you end up with a "problem" tenant.
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5 December 2024 | 17 replies
I give you guys credit for taking the leap and making it work for yourselves - id like to follow in your footsteps in he near future.