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15 November 2024 | 2 replies
Short term, assuming the real estate lobby doesn't sue this to keep delaying/appealing, once it goes into effect there will be no more broker fees paid by tenant *unless they hire the broker*Some long term effects I can predict already: - Landlords now having to absorb broker fees will bake this into the rent (e.g. how "no fee" units typically are priced a little higher than other units) - Real estate board will require another document (or checkbox) for tenants to sign stating that they're hiring the listing broker and responsible for compensating them for their fee *if* they apply and are approved- Regular New Yorkers will have an even harder time to find an apartment because you cannot legislate/regulate away a housing crises...
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15 November 2024 | 17 replies
You can also take the profit first approach and make sure you are taking profit out of your real estate on a regular basis to do with as you'd like.
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11 November 2024 | 5 replies
While you can't create limitations against their lease and legal rights they have for quiet enjoyment, things like keeping common areas free of clutter or routine maintenance items that are tenant responsibility can often be added to help keep the expectations on both parties clear.
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25 November 2024 | 31 replies
It wasn’t just rich people that got screwed by Morris Invest/ Oceanpointe I’m sure a lot of regular people got taken also.
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18 November 2024 | 47 replies
Quote from @Max Smetiouk: Hello Ryan,I am looking to acquire property and debating between regular LT rental and STR rental.
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19 November 2024 | 6 replies
Folks will generally have a fantastic rental strategy but they don't fit the lense of regular guidelines.
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21 November 2024 | 39 replies
Most would be better off with just a regular landlord insurance policy and an umbrella policy.
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12 November 2024 | 6 replies
Quote from @Marc Shin: For my STR, should I be using waterproof LVP or regular tiles for the bathroom floors?
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14 November 2024 | 5 replies
I've seen insurance premiums for flood go up to 5-6k on a regular single family home depending on the area.
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12 November 2024 | 7 replies
Sometimes large employers will rent furnished apartments for their employees coming to town on a regular basis.Also, if you believe strongly in the appreciation of the house, how bad would the negative cash flow be if you did long term rental?