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8 January 2025 | 11 replies
The best thing you can do is familiarize yourself with Housing Quality Standards (HQS) and ensure your property meets them before your initial inspection.
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13 January 2025 | 12 replies
Then just ask: Hey, since you moved out of state I was wondering what your intentions were with this house.
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18 January 2025 | 8 replies
Is it a plumber that did a repair on one of your rentals?
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31 January 2025 | 12 replies
., guest communication, cleaning, or repairs), and hours worked.
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9 February 2025 | 1 reply
Purchase price: $120,000 Cash invested: $150,000 Dilapidated house.
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3 February 2025 | 37 replies
It's best to have a house manager.
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9 January 2025 | 0 replies
This simple update has big implications for property owners, allowing small repairs and maintenance to be handled more quickly and affordably.
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17 January 2025 | 3 replies
Right after I closed on that one the insurance company demanded I make a couple thousand dollars of repairs.
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8 February 2025 | 1 reply
Quote from @Kristin Vegas: Hi bp. is it possible to do a HELOC on a house I purchased 6 months ago?
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8 January 2025 | 1 reply
Investment Info:
Small multi-family (2-4 units) buy & hold investment.
Purchase price: $165,000
Cash invested: $20,000
I bought a duplex in Racine that needed a lot of cosmetic upgrades. Both uni...