3 January 2025 | 8 replies
Consider all the things that could go wrong and see if the lease addresses them: unauthorized pets or tenants, early termination, security deposit, lease violations, late rent, eviction, lawn maintenance, parking, etc.5.
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3 January 2025 | 4 replies
Ensuring a solid lease agreement and security deposit will help mitigate this.
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3 January 2025 | 12 replies
Additionally, there’s always a risk that any pet-related damages could be hidden under furniture or otherwise concealed, potentially leaving us to cover the costs if the security deposit is fully depleted by other expenses (e.g., damages or unpaid rent).
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6 February 2025 | 82 replies
They sell an older inventory unit, get all there appreciation and equity liquid, and use it to secure 2 new built units.
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30 December 2024 | 5 replies
We have been fortunate to rarely hold any security funds from former tenants.
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27 January 2025 | 14 replies
To minimize time the property is vacant, have the Realtor coordinate with the existing Tenant for the last 30 days of their occupancy for showings so you have the best possible chance of securing a new Tenant without a break in between.I would love to know some of the details of your property, and do a rental rate check up to confirm you have the right price.
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23 December 2024 | 4 replies
If not again you would be better off buying your own home and having enough yard/space for all of them but 13 is still way to many dogs unless you live on a farm or own acres of land.I have worked in the banking business and have seen people lose their homes that they rent due to landlords kicking them out with very little warning due to breach of contract or a No pet rule.
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18 December 2024 | 2 replies
Under contract for 410. Duplex appraised 380 (super fucking low ball) brings in an estimated 3,900 a month in rents. buyer agreed and SIGNED addendum to purchase at 397,500. day of closing they dont show, tell us they...
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3 January 2025 | 2 replies
I am subletting a property that I am planning on purchasing the set up where instead of any type of security deposit I am re-having the property which is necessary before I rent it out.I will have about $20,000 in expenses all before I purchased the property.
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21 January 2025 | 10 replies
Consider all the things that could go wrong and see if the lease addresses them: unauthorized pets or tenants, early termination, security deposit, lease violations, late rent, eviction, lawn maintenance, parking, etc.5.