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14 February 2024 | 6 replies
If I find things on there that they didn't tell about ahead of time then I won't rent to them.I do not care about credit rating or even bankruptcy provided they have a history of paying rent (always check landlord references by looking u contact information independent of what they provide).
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15 February 2024 | 23 replies
My VA takes care of most things and he is MUCH cheaper than paying a property management company 15%-20%.
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13 February 2024 | 2 replies
If you have any tips, advice, or success stories to share, I'm all ears and I'm an avid learner.
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13 February 2024 | 14 replies
We are officially moving forward with the purchase, and I must say, it's been an unusual journey.After a series of twists and turns, we have successfully negotiated credits for several health and safety issues identified by the previous buyer's inspector, which need addressing.
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14 February 2024 | 2 replies
STR tax harvesting is lucrative.. but be careful.
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14 February 2024 | 5 replies
And if you're thinking about renting it out on Airbnb, be careful; Houston has strict rules.
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14 February 2024 | 5 replies
Both options necessitate careful legal and financial planning due to their complexities.Renting out the property at a market rate of about $3,500 per month offers a different set of financial benefits.
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13 February 2024 | 15 replies
I have a partner who can take care of fixes.
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13 February 2024 | 12 replies
Need tips on how to find them!!!!
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12 February 2024 | 6 replies
When we moved to TC, we dove right in, networking on the weekends and got heavily involved in our community to successfully open our health center.