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7 January 2025 | 13 replies
Hire an attorney and proceed with the eviction.In the future, I recommend you don't accept "landlord references" from friends or family members.
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27 January 2025 | 56 replies
Quote from @Matthew Crivelli: Personally, I'm not a fan of Air B & B.
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21 January 2025 | 10 replies
She did move in two cats during her tenancy (with my permission after the fact), and the house was left in fairly good condition when she moved out:Most holes were patched (though some in the basement were missed).It was moderately clean but needed extra cleaning due to cat hair in the carpets.Minor issues included:A missing doorbell.Missing shower hardware.One of the window blinds needed replacement.A truck bed full of items left in the shed that I had to haul away.Since I was in a pinch between Christmas and New Year’s, I hired professional cleaners for a quick turnaround.
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10 January 2025 | 2 replies
He learned a lot about what to do himself, what jobs to hire someone for, and just how long it can take when you are by yourself.
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11 January 2025 | 9 replies
If you're out of state it's a must hire.
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25 January 2025 | 26 replies
You decided to become a real estate agent.You went to school, bought your books, passed your exam, got hired by a broker, ordered business cards and took a head shot.
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7 January 2025 | 6 replies
Let's clarify the air-conditioning equipment.
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3 January 2025 | 1 reply
And also being next to a base Im thinking about short term renting, or Air BNB How did you finance this deal?
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22 January 2025 | 5 replies
In anything you do, make sure you do your do diligence and hire the right professionals to walk you through its steps.Hope that helps.
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21 January 2025 | 18 replies
Make sure your financing is in place, and consider whether you’ll manage the property yourself or hire a property manager.