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6 January 2025 | 4 replies
This phenomenon not only poses significant risks to property owners and managers but also threatens the integrity of rental transactions.
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7 January 2025 | 5 replies
Does anyone have a template or method that they use in order to screen tenants effectively in order to reduce the risk of non payment and damage to the property?
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9 January 2025 | 28 replies
Ok, next let's remove all the high risk; bye-bye sec8, D/C class, per room rentals, STRs, all that big variables stuff GONE.
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8 January 2025 | 13 replies
Birmingham’s market is diverse, with various areas offering different levels of potential and risk, so getting boots on the ground can be one of the best investments you make in terms of time and money.I’d be happy to connect and share more about what I’ve learned from my experience managing properties in this market.
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8 January 2025 | 3 replies
While this can be good for long-term appreciation, it can also impact cash flow for buy-and-hold investors.Insurance Costs: Florida's hurricane risk can translate to higher insurance premiums for property owners.Competition: Florida's popularity attracts a lot of investors.
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7 January 2025 | 3 replies
Its definitely a big cost/premium risk allocation discussion
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6 January 2025 | 6 replies
It minimized vacancy risks and kept things amicable.Address Tenant Concerns CalmlyI’ve found that tenants often feel more cooperative when they understand the landlord’s perspective.
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27 January 2025 | 29 replies
I do not have many resources, but I am comfortable taking some risk and relying on my intelligence and research.
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8 January 2025 | 11 replies
I would say 225k around average to stay out of high risk zones.
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15 January 2025 | 10 replies
But, I'm fairly risk averse, and do live in a heavily tenant leaning area as far as regulations and court judgements.