@Kamryn DeVaultTo invest in a duplex, consider factors like neighborhood quality, economic stability, safety, property condition, cash flow potential, financing options, tenant screening, lease agreements, future potential, legal and zoning considerations, maintenance and management, networking, and starting small and scaling.

This is assuming you are talking about a short term rental and not sub-leasing as a LTR.

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Thanks so much in advance.Asking price: $1,035,000Offered: $995,000Space: 3,920 sq ft $18.53 rent per sq ft = $72,672 CAP rate: 7.3%Lease Type: NNN in Condo building Existing tenant: Dermatologist with other 3 locations in the same city since 2008.

If you have not moved out just yet, it could be smart to just start with signing a one year lease at an apartment or with a private landlord so you have a better understanding of how a lease looks and works.

I would make sure he understands his role on this until that lease expires.  

These can be lease terms like charging a bit more for a month to month term or charging more for a more desirable unit.

I do have some good news and that is someone put a down payment and is signing the lease on Nov. 5th.

He was willing to do a 15 month lease and pay all up front.

We have tenants who are asking to bring a relative to live with them that has a criminal history. The relative is moving states trying to change their life. What should we do? If we allow them to stay there, is there ...