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4 January 2025 | 1 reply
•Likely, the new property wouldn’t be cashflow positive due to the market conditions.2.Upgrade to a Bigger Property and Sell•Sell our current home and move into a larger house to better meet our family’s needs.• Use some equity from the sale to make this transition smoother.I’m torn between maintaining our current home as an asset and buying a new smaller house to use as a rental after we move back in versus simplifying and focusing on a single upgraded property Considering factors like market trends, potential equity growth, and quality of life, which path do you think would be most beneficial?
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29 December 2024 | 2 replies
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29 December 2024 | 15 replies
In MTR, this provision is changed to a cleaning fee and it outlines specifically what cleaning and tasks the tenant must do before moving out.
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10 January 2025 | 8 replies
I'm wondering if, since the plots are connected, I can move some of the square feet from the larger one, so that they're both over the "6,500 square feet for lots of record" threshold.
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9 January 2025 | 13 replies
A freak.Those who own larger commercial deals, I would venture to say 1% or less maybe?
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20 January 2025 | 22 replies
Larger cities offer better infrastructure, such as international airports, interstate highways, and a broader talent pool, making them attractive to businesses and tenants.Avoid Rent ControlRent control laws can hinder your ability to adjust rents to match inflation, limit tenant screening, and complicate evictions.
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6 January 2025 | 5 replies
Their income is only 3X rent, they lack credit history, and the household is much larger, which could result in more wear and tear.
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4 January 2025 | 1 reply
Heating costs can be a killer on larger buildings with central boilers, especially in colder climates.
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7 January 2025 | 5 replies
I would just excavate a few 2'x2'x2' (or larger if possible) spot footings, w rebar and Simpson hardware,under the house (you will want to take up the floor to make this easier to do).
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30 January 2025 | 47 replies
But he has clear advantage of getting much larger deposit (landlord in most jurisdictions is limited to collecting 1.5 or 2 months' rent payment, which he must place in an escrow vs. $8000-$10000 Scott can collect and use for any purpose the next day).