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Phillip Austin Should I Offer Rent By Room Property Management?
15 December 2024 | 7 replies
@Phillip Austin I self-manage my properties including some where I do rent by room as a primary strategy, and it is very effective if done well with good screening in place.The difference is starting with shorter leases for me. 
Michael Plaks DEBUNKED: EOY tax planning "tips and loopholes"
23 December 2024 | 12 replies
It's a good little loophole for a short-term rental of your home, including renting it to your own separate business.
John Cooper Difficult Tenant: Escalating Issues & Safety Concerns
25 December 2024 | 10 replies
I acknowledged his concerns but was unable to resolve the issue.Since the tenant moved in, I have experienced escalating issues with his behavior, including:Lease Violations:Moving items without permission (furniture, safe, carpet cleaner, TV from his room to another tenant's room).Accumulating boxes in the garage, potentially exceeding the agreed-upon storage space.Installing a security camera in the common living area, which is a direct violation of the lease agreement.Failure to submit a work order for alleged issues with the smart lock, as required by the lease agreement.Behavioral Issues:Aggressive and confrontational communication.Unfounded accusations and personal attacks.Refusal to communicate through agreed-upon channels.Loud and disruptive late-night behavior (banging on the door, kicking the door) due to alleged difficulties with the smart lock, often accompanied by profanity.Harassment of my son, the designated on-site property manager, by making disparaging remarks about me and refusing to cooperate with him.Potential for Neighborhood Disruption: The tenant's late-night outbursts have the potential to disturb neighbors, although no formal complaints have been received.Unreasonable Demands: The tenant unreasonably demands advance notice of my access to the property for storage purposes, despite the prior agreement and my right to access common areas and my own storage spaces.Safety Concerns:While the tenant has not directly threatened us, his actions, including the harassment of my son, have created a concerning and unsafe environment for my son and me.Goal:My ultimate goal at this point is to evict the tenant due to his ongoing lease violations, concerning behavior, the harassment of my son, and the potential for neighborhood disruption.Questions:1. 
Tori Roy Unscrupulous Private Lenders and outright SCAM ARTISTS!!
23 December 2024 | 12 replies
For example:Second, under their "About us" link, click on "Management" and you'll see a "Meet the Team" page where there's the following photo/info for this James LaPushner fellow you mentioned (which says he was born in New Zealand):However, if you do a reverse Google image search on this photo, you'll find that it's posted on several other sites, including this one: https://planetaseminarov.ru/people/konstantin-baksht.htmlHere's a photo of him from this page:This page is written in Russian, but if you translate it, it says his name is Konstantin Baksht, he lives in Moscow Russia, and he is the owner and CEO of the international consulting company Baksht Consulting Group. 
Kate Granahan Mixed use property loan options
23 December 2024 | 5 replies
Hi, I’m highly considering a mixed use building which includes a few residential units and a couple commercial units.
Jonathan Greene If You Are Asking These Questions About Your STR, You Are Already Failing
4 January 2025 | 26 replies
I honestly give 5 stars when I shouldn't because I feel bad, but I give them feedback the whole time on what is broken and if they are responsive I feel like it's ok and then I still include what to look for in my review to help others.
Heather McNicol BNB Investor Academy - Reviews?
31 December 2024 | 76 replies
Including guys like @John Underwood and @Michael Baum
Eric I. Midterm vs long term - Renton WA
24 December 2024 | 7 replies
As @Julia Lyrberg noted, MTRs typically rent for more than LTRs, as they should for a furnished home with utilities included
Leah A. Seller looking for wholesaler
27 December 2024 | 16 replies
As with any professions, real estate agents included, there are good and bad.
Suganya Vinayakam How much new ADU build increase value of the home in california
25 December 2024 | 60 replies
This is because the main house often includes value drivers that ADUs do not, such as larger living spaces and more comprehensive amenities.