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Zachary Kessler Strategies for second property
5 February 2025 | 6 replies
I work with a lot of househackers and they're typically on the 12 month cycle, rinse and repeat.While the proposition of acquiring an investment property outside of your market in a "landlord friendly" state may sound appealing, i would recommend you stay local for now and househack another couple of properties over the next few years until you've got some more time / experience under your belt.you would need a management company to cover your property that is outside of your market which would not only take 8-10% of your gross it would also leave you a bit vulnerable to a property management company that you A.)know nothing about and B.)you won't have the experience or cashflow or proximity to deal with any headaches that may arise.i would recommend staying local and househacking your way along for now and then maybe hire a local property management company initially to work with your current/local properties to get a taste of what to expect if and when you begin investing outside of your market.
Jasmine Thermitus Primary to Rental Property
15 January 2025 | 15 replies
- You've got to go to the property for showing- Many do not show up, so you waste your time- Then you have to have a legally compliant rental application & lease- Some approved applicants disappear the day before or day of lease signing!
Roland Stone Anderson Business Advisors
25 January 2025 | 15 replies
Which company did you move to, and are you satisfied?
Amy Smith Investing as we move into "retirement."
5 January 2025 | 5 replies
I've seen landlords live in blissful ignorance for 5-10 years due to dumb luck, then their world comes crashing down and they lose everything.I have a book, there are some in the BP bookstore, or you can check out one of my personal favorites, Every Landlord's Legal Guide by NOLO.
Max Nelson SF Based Real Estate Investor - Focused on helping people buy real estate with friend
5 February 2025 | 0 replies
I have spent the last few years working in the Pre-Fab ADU space and now working with a company called Live Near Friends and help people buy real estate with the purpose of living closer to the people they care about. 
Geoffrey Serdar Engagement Fee for a loan: LENDBASE
29 January 2025 | 31 replies
No I would not go with a company charging that.
Marcos Carbi Advice Needed: Long-Term Tenants Behind on Rent – How to Handle?
18 January 2025 | 8 replies
I always just explain nicely that it’s my company policy to deliver the required notice and collect the late fee as per the lease every time rent is late, no matter what, sorry no exceptions for anyone as I treat everyone equally and adhere to the lease agreement that we both signed.
Sean Noel Fullerton, CA, Fix and Flip
6 February 2025 | 1 reply
Office space is gutsy at this time with many companies working remotely, maybe part of your investment was to bet that people will be coming back to work in person.  
Dorde Jovanovic New Begining for me
5 February 2025 | 0 replies
My next step is to open a company in the United States, most likely in the state of Nevada.
Ike Okwerekwu Property Manager Referrals
27 January 2025 | 7 replies
Ike, there are plenty of great property management companies in Atlanta but you still have to check behind them.