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Daniel Amsalem House Hack in Alexandria as Airbnb MTR
23 November 2024 | 1 reply
Cap-ex was needed for:* Original 1960s kitchen, appliances out of order* Original 1960s Pepto Bismol colored tiles in the bathroom* Tobacco and marijuana stains/odor in every room* Stained carpet covering damaged hardwood* Broken side door from forced entry by police* Zero recessed lighting with 3 layers of blinds on every window* Lots of trash in the basement both on the floor and mounted to the joists overheadCheck out the Zillow listing at: https://www.zillow.com/homes/119-Jasper-Pl-Alexandria,-VA-22...What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?
Eli Ling my apartment below, has a leak on the ceiling but
29 November 2024 | 18 replies
Please provide a fewtime slots for next week so we can coordinate sending someone to checkboth apartments at a time when the tenants are available.To help me better understand and to better identify the source of theleak, please provide a picture of your bathroom showing where the leakis located, such as above the toilet, bathtub, or another area.we’ve noticed that you’ve asked in almost every email, both now and inthe past to let you know when your ceiling will be repaired.
Kyle Mason Buying small businesses
28 November 2024 | 8 replies
The one you can scale.I know successful business owners in the fitness industry, tanning salons, real estate, window coverings, maintenance, billboard, ATMs, etc.Generally, I would be skeptical of jumping into a business based on YouTube videos hosted by and featuring people that are likely primarily trying to sell you their respective courses.Small businesses can indeed be great investments, but they are hard.  
Bruce Lynn Everyone wants to buy a foreclosure until they get to see inside the property
1 December 2024 | 134 replies
When you are willing to cover your mouth with a handkerchief and step over land mines to see if the layout works for a LTR you know you're a real estate investor 😁 lolI've seen it all and smelt it all.Just haven't found a dead person yet in a property heheFunny thing is, having travelled a lotSome cultures consider animalistic smells attractive.Even aphrodisiacs.Personally, I love me some niche perfumes and have always bought the heavy Middle Eastern Oud scents.Repulsive when first applied but give it a few minutes and it blends into the skin making it sweet, sour and woody lolMaybe cat piss after some time smelling it would also blend in with our olfactory senses like it does with the other cultures hehehehe 🙈   
Account Closed Favorite Landlord/Property Management Software/App & WHY?
25 November 2024 | 11 replies
Here I have contact info, lease info, AC filter, trash day etc plus all the income and expenses.Then I have a Master tab that has all properties, so I have the big picture of gross rents received.
Caleigh McDonough House Hacking My First Property that Doesn't Cash Flow
27 November 2024 | 16 replies
So you are negative $600 a month on the first one, you will need to have the personal income to cover it and then still buy the next one.A couple of thoughts:1.
Kaven L. Should a PM walk the property before dispatching a plumber?
21 November 2024 | 21 replies
Then they should send a picture of the fixed situation. 
Chris Anderson Can I borrow against a portfolio of second position mortgages
26 November 2024 | 8 replies
The payments from the mortgage would cover a loan of this size as 12% interest.  
Andrew Tokarz Homeowner's Insurance Question (under contract on first deal - duplex house hack)
25 November 2024 | 1 reply
Loss of income is another coverage that you will probably want to cover any period of time you can’t rent out the apartment due to a covered loss.
Jenni Utz House Hacking with Multifamily Properties: A Game-Changer for Real Estate Investors
26 November 2024 | 2 replies
With multifamily house hacking, you live in one unit and rent out the remaining units to tenants.Why Multifamily House Hacking WorksHere’s why house hacking with a multifamily property is such a powerful strategy:Rental Income Pays Your MortgageWhen you rent out multiple units, the rental income from your tenants can cover a significant portion—if not all—of your mortgage payment.