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Nadir M. Pest/bug control tenant hired company
28 July 2024 | 4 replies
I even helped last time with taking care of the wasps nest but makes more sense to turn it over to a professional company at the tenants expense. 
Scott Walters Constant Work Orders After New Tenants Move In
29 July 2024 | 10 replies
Just adding that in my experience, renting a property to a tenant sight-unseen is usually a bad idea, even when the unit is properly turned and professionally cleaned.
Amanuel Gebrelibanos Having a real estate agent VS being your own real estate agent?
28 July 2024 | 21 replies
I was doing a lot of legwork and still paying RE agent for the transactions up until got my own license.pros: no commissions in your transactionseasier qualification as real estate professional to offset high W2 of spousecan get access to any house/ easy logisticsmore control in the transactionMLS access with all the information on tip of your fingers, you can move fast with the deallicense knowledge helps to make better decisions and gives broader understanding of the industrycan legally do property management for others, wholesale (many states now making outlaw to do it without license)cons:need to take an exam (it needs preparation and to be good not just barely pass you need to study)fees you pay along the way (MLS, brokerage(I signed with investor-focused on and have a monthly fee and a transaction rate))self-management including taxes and feesneed to relicense + paid education Don't forget the biggest con.
Vonetta Booker Self-managing a property long-distance - any suggestions?
28 July 2024 | 25 replies
These are professionals with additional training and a stricter code of ethics.
David Delmar Midland-Odessa, STR market
27 July 2024 | 1 reply
What brings guests (tourism, professional, mix of both?)
Troy DeLong Project Manager Compensation?
28 July 2024 | 6 replies
You have a risk definitely, but paying your PM on a more consistent basis may help you get a motivated professional on your team who is there to stay!
Bryan Galaz How can I use the equity in my primary residence to get started?
30 July 2024 | 19 replies
It's best to talk to a mortgage professional to see which choice works best for you.
Jake Andronico This professional looking headshot was completely generated by AI.
24 July 2024 | 3 replies
I've never worn this suit...Thought this may be helpful for people looking for more professional looking photos of themselves without having to take them. 
Luke Siecinski How to write off real estate education course purchased on taxes?
27 July 2024 | 5 replies
I am not sure how much this course was or when you purchased it, but I would evaluate your fact pattern in light of the above and self-assess or discuss with a tax professional as needed.        
Michael Plaks GRAY area alert: deducting real estate education
30 July 2024 | 23 replies
And whether they find all of these little issues or not, it will still result in thousands of professional fees and many hours of your time to deal with it.Then you need to look at the other side, if you are mis-stating your tax returns, you will also end up providing bogus numbers to banks (also not a good one to lie to), potential investors, potential buyers, impacting the value of your properties by over stating your expenses...Honesty is a great policy.