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10 January 2025 | 11 replies
Sellers may struggle to mentally shift from "owner" to "tenant," which can create challenges with boundaries and property care.Security Deposit:If you’re doing a temporary leaseback, be sure to collect a substantial security deposit to cover potential damages and ensure they vacate on time.
8 January 2025 | 10 replies
You will receive the security deposit in Checking but then transfer it to Savings.Savings: Hold the deposit here so it's separate from operating funds.
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10 January 2025 | 7 replies
Easiest way to do that is go to the top of this page and click on AGENT and there you'll be matched with 3-5 agents in your areaBest of luck in 2025!
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5 February 2025 | 205 replies
My permits are ready for pick up and it’s been 13 months since giving 5 percent deposit.
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20 January 2025 | 7 replies
Give her 30 days notice now, keep her security deposit, and send her a additional bill for damages to the unit in lieu of taking her to court for the damages.
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5 February 2025 | 54 replies
My advice would be to find a great asset and match that with a strategy that is a bit more work to break even or eek out a little cash flow.
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23 January 2025 | 16 replies
Investment returns automatically deposited on a regular basis.
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29 January 2025 | 31 replies
I do not recommend paying any upfront fees, unless it's with a large bank that typically requires a good faith deposit on larger transactions.
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15 January 2025 | 49 replies
I used a private lendor to fund the re-hab (cash) and owner financed the purchase price (minus down payment) I have a bank account linked to Stessa and I see the cash deposit in the transaction tab.
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16 January 2025 | 7 replies
They didn’t completely destroy the house, I did keep most of their security deposit and used it for the repairs, along with some of our own cash.