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12 November 2024 | 2 replies
Any advice or pitfalls that I should prepare for or protect myself from?
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13 November 2024 | 8 replies
HVAC could last another year or 5 but on any property you need to be prepared for larger expenses to come up during ownership.
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14 November 2024 | 19 replies
Prepare a few questions, introduce yourself as a beginner, and focus on building connections.
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6 November 2024 | 2 replies
Greetings all! This forum has been an absolute wealth of information around the foreclosure process and trustee sales.
I've been heavily researching tax sales/foreclosures for a few years now and finally feel ready t...
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14 November 2024 | 22 replies
But don’t let anyone discourage you during the process—stay focused on your goals.Loan Summary Shock: Be prepared for a big number on the loan summary from your lender.
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18 November 2024 | 47 replies
Jackson logged time spent on things like paying bills, coordinating with the property manager, and preparing tax returns.
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14 November 2024 | 30 replies
At our parent company KDA inc. you may inquire about tax preparation services.
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11 November 2024 | 6 replies
I would also prepare to sell it on the used marketplace but if you absolutely don’t want to go that route then I would recommend getting it included in the purchase upfront (but still use it as a bargaining chip first).3) marketing: the best target audience is going to be a savvy house-hacker for a property this style.
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20 November 2024 | 37 replies
Just make sure you’re financially prepared for the loss and have a buffer for unexpected costs.
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13 November 2024 | 11 replies
We use Avail.co to do the background checks, prepare and store leases, and to offer the required renter's insurance policy.Stessa.com does a good enough job acting as a free substitute for Quickbooks.AirBnB and Furnishedfinder.com for listing the space (though I will be trying MiniStays soon).