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Byoung Bae First time REI out of state investor
19 February 2025 | 32 replies
If you’re considering Section 8, some cities (like Detroit) have high demand, which can reduce vacancy risk.3.
Matt Smith Existing Illegal Basement unit remodel and short term rental
5 February 2025 | 13 replies
Here's the City link for you to reference. https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/doh/provdrs/homeowners...1) ADU regulations specifically exclude Short-Term Rentals so don't do it if the intention is to short-term rental. 2) The ceiling height oh 6'10" is almost guaranteed to trigger digging a basement if you want to formalize as an ADU unit, especially if that height is further reduced by pipes or HVAC. 3)Ingress/egress is an issue for renting, as is that any bedroom also will need two (ie operable window/doorway).
Melissa Sejour How do you research the best areas to invest in?
6 February 2025 | 12 replies
When this occurs, area incomes fall and cities reduce spending on police and schools.
Parker Bullard Trying to Break Even by Leveraging Equity
3 February 2025 | 10 replies
@Parker BullardFrom my experience, house hacking is a great way to reduce housing costs by renting out part of a property, like a duplex or triplex.
Mehdi Mir Newbie in Texas Dallas
18 February 2025 | 15 replies
During that time, you will have no vacancies and little maintenance costs, and the resident will provide the $$$ to reduce your principal. 
Micki Ray Harper Must an evicted squatter be given notice in a quiet title process in Alabama?
30 January 2025 | 10 replies
Some lawyers will file ejectment lawsuits and ask for service by publication, but that is not allowed under the rules.
Erica A. Renters Stackable Washer and Dryer
29 January 2025 | 10 replies
But I’d also buy the $200 5 year warranty.My last/only stackable I bought last year was LG, the combined towers to try to reduce noise, increase ease of use, and presents higher end look.
Erica Allen Beach House (pocket listing?)
23 January 2025 | 2 replies
and the property had a private dwelling value appraisal much higher than the public property appraiser claims. 
Carter Fleck Keeping My Finger on the Pulse of the Property Management Industry – Seen any sales?
24 January 2025 | 1 reply
Either comment here or message me if you would rather not share publicly!  
Timothy Hilario Real Estate Advice
28 January 2025 | 2 replies
You'll likely also reduce your cost of living by moving to a stabilized apartment.Depending on the cashflow and debt paydown, you can use this strategy until you've built enough equity to reinvest.On the other hand, getting into a multi-family after refinancing will also help you build substantial equity to rinse and repeat in the coming years.