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9 May 2024 | 0 replies
I learned a lot about being a land lord, as this was my first property that I decided to self manage.
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9 May 2024 | 107 replies
Hey Brad!
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7 May 2024 | 1 reply
. * "It's a red state (land lord friendly)"* "rent to value ratio is attractive"* "growing populations, job growth and migration" I realize these remarks can be construed as anecdotal but they come up with frequency nevertheless.
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10 May 2024 | 116 replies
You have to be 100% fully committed and not do land lording as a "hobby business" - but as a "business business" - it no hobby as you are dealing with peoples housing.
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5 May 2024 | 1 reply
I currently operate a mom and pop rental business in Reading with my wife where we provide an alternative to the slum lord business model that has existed in the Reading market.
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2 May 2024 | 8 replies
@Rhia MckissicMost states require a lease to identify the owner of a leased property, whether a person, trust, LLC, IRA, etc.Landlord = Lord of the Land = Owner per deedAgent = someone legally representing the ownerProperty Manager = Agent
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2 May 2024 | 27 replies
Also Brad C ?
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5 May 2024 | 64 replies
Quote from @Brad Costanzo: I have experience with RETA.