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25 January 2025 | 12 replies
If you do, I recommend you hire a real estate agent to help you lease up the units.
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17 January 2025 | 5 replies
Hi Danielle, As a property manager, if you were my client, I would recommend that you incorporate a monthly flat rate utility fee into that tenants lease.
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22 January 2025 | 25 replies
A great CPA who specializes in STRs can confirm this and help you stay compliant.About That CPA…Honestly, I’d recommend finding a new one.
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1 February 2025 | 23 replies
to see if you like it and can learn/handle the require underwriting. - contact @Jay Hinrichs about this, pay him if necessary, as he's been doing for 25+ years.Good luck!
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7 February 2025 | 8 replies
Hello, can any Chicago lawyers or property managers shed more light on the new flood disclosure requirements on the RLTO?
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14 January 2025 | 9 replies
If a landlord plans to hold the property for a while, we always recommend an annual lease, ending to align with the summer leading lesson, or staggered with their other leases depending on the situation.
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16 January 2025 | 1 reply
Permit eligibility is based on region (usually the west side of town) and density (quantity of surrounding STR's in the area) as well as percentage of landscaping and minimum parking requirements.
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20 January 2025 | 14 replies
For example, a property in San Diego may lose $500 per month ($6,000 per year) but gain $60,000 per year in value, making it worthwhile to "lose" money each month in exchange for long-term gains.I recommend you start with BiggerPockets Ultimate Beginners Guide (free).
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17 January 2025 | 22 replies
Finding these guys will require someone local or a lot of luck.
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15 January 2025 | 6 replies
I recently joined the forum and would like to quickly list my requirements without much ado.1.