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27 January 2025 | 29 replies
Quote from @Patrick M Nichols: Cogo is a total scam... lots of fees on the front end.
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29 January 2025 | 3 replies
If there are any owners on this forum that have any first-hand experience with STRs in the Kissimmee area?
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6 February 2025 | 8 replies
Too many investors waste money on general handymen trying to fix everything, only to end up hiring a specialist later anyway.6.Each property should have its own bank account.
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19 January 2025 | 2 replies
@Mike FitzPatrick I have experience investing with them.
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5 February 2025 | 54 replies
And a pro forma vs. end of year actuals are very, very different.
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5 February 2025 | 16 replies
I just don't want to start working with a realtor and waste time and end up with no real solid prospects for buying.
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3 February 2025 | 0 replies
Option 2: Make minor upgrades to the rental property to increase the rent (the current lease is almost ending) and hold onto it.
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27 January 2025 | 1 reply
It also confirms the amount of security deposit and the lease ending date.
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6 February 2025 | 2 replies
Quote from @Andrew Cargal: I want to share my experience with The Mortgage Shop.
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26 January 2025 | 43 replies
Yes, you could do so, but it doesn't sound like you did anything on your end.