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5 July 2024 | 2 replies
I see from LA RSO guideline documents that "The rent level on a rental unit, after the family member or resident manager terminatesoccupancy, shall be restored to the rent level prior to the eviction, plus any automatic increasesthat are due.
4 July 2024 | 1 reply
Purchase price: $619,000 2 family house in new york city. i rent out to city government programs.
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6 July 2024 | 8 replies
I believe that successfully navigating this initial investment will pave the way for future opportunities, whether in the same market or elsewhere.Living in New York City, I faced a challenging market ;)I chose Montgomery, Alabama.Here's my process:I compiled a list of states with favorable landlord laws.Using Brightinvestor, I identified cities within those states where the median home price falls below the national average ($420k).I excluded cities with negative income growth and rising unemployment rates.I focused on cities with strong appreciation rates over the past five years (over 10%).I compared price-to-rent ratios.I did break two rules: Montgomery has a slight decline in population, and its largest employers are an Air Force base and government agencies.One significant factor that influenced my decision was the promising price-to-rent ratio, suggesting potential for positive cash flow (though I remain cautious about appreciation).Regarding my acquisition strategy:I plan to employ the BRRR method with cash.
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4 July 2024 | 12 replies
City Fire department will have the information of the property and will determine the restoration process - rebuild or restore2.
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5 July 2024 | 3 replies
We plan on moving in for the restore.
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5 July 2024 | 3 replies
Hey guys, So I have saved about 30k I’m 22 years old living in New York.
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6 July 2024 | 21 replies
You could hire a fire restoration company to give you an estimate of how bad it wa and how bad it is.
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4 July 2024 | 1 reply
This is in a small town that I own and operate other rentals.I am a bit nervous of the type of renters that are in these deferred maint properties currently but see big upside if properties are restored, Partialy because all are within 1/10mile and many property boundaries touching the community college.
5 July 2024 | 6 replies
Creating a New York LLC is not a hassle at all.
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7 July 2024 | 28 replies
New York state requires landlords to accept cash as payment.