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3 January 2025 | 5 replies
Set up a contracts account at both Lowes and HD.
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4 January 2025 | 11 replies
I would have to get with the property manager and mimic the exact plans they have set up in the lease, all of which were probably customized by the PM to get a few extra dollars.
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15 January 2025 | 12 replies
All of these spots are awesome locations to buy and set up as an STR (short term rental) use VRBO/AirBNB to triple your monthly NOI.If you need ay advice or want to talk REI or which locations are best feel free to reach out!
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7 January 2025 | 2 replies
A good friend of mine once dealt with a similar setup in Philly.. big steps, narrow frontage, and enough snow to give tenants an excuse to skip shoveling alltogether.
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9 January 2025 | 2 replies
It can range from simple touch-ups to more extensive setups, depending on your needs and budget.How Does It Help Me Sell My House?
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17 January 2025 | 19 replies
@Ray Hage thank you for your example, and can say I've done the same thing for as long as utilities are setup prior to move in, security deposit is paid, and first month's rent in full is paid.
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5 January 2025 | 0 replies
Bossier partner managed property and repairs while we managed business structure and banking account setup.
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7 January 2025 | 5 replies
I'll be bouncing back and forth between the two cities over the next four months before I move in order to get life set up and trying to learn the city... and hopefully find my next project.
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8 January 2025 | 38 replies
The real issue is that they didn’t have a plan to monitor usage or set up protections to minimize costs during the eviction process.Ideally, the PM could’ve done things like:Limit access to unnecessary areas to reduce power use.Install smart thermostats to keep heat at a safe minimum.Request a utility cap in court during eviction proceedings (if allowed in your area).Bottom line: It’s less about the utility switch itself and more about proactively managing costs once the tenant overstayed.bro what?
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10 January 2025 | 8 replies
This setup ensures every project stays on schedule and within budget, which is huge in a market where timing is everything.3.