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1 February 2025 | 21 replies
(we charge the same Processing Fee as depositing to our bank)4) Pay online using their tenant portal (we absorb the small fee, to encourage this behavior as the internal resources saved more than cover that fee)We understand we have scales of efficiency a DIY landlord won't.
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12 January 2025 | 4 replies
@Jim G.Per the International Residential Code if the glazing is less then 60 inches vertically from a standing or walking surface then yes it’s required to be safety glass as it’s considered a hazardous area.
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4 February 2025 | 26 replies
I have tried to get on the phone with Tyler to talk through this with the hopes that he can make corrections but to no avail.
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26 January 2025 | 2 replies
Unfortunately, most PMC contracts are pretty vague making it a challenge to get useful information.3) A mix of the two aboveSome PMCs have internal handyman type ServiceTechs for small jobs that they bill hourly for, but get bids for any job requiring a licensed contractor.An owner should understand what type(s) of the above that their PMC uses and discuss as necessary to better understand.THE CHALLENGES OF GETTING 3 BIDSWe wanted to touch on this topic because it seems to be a pain point between PMCs and owners.In theory, it's easy to get multiple bids - you just search online for companies and contact them to get a bid.
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26 January 2025 | 3 replies
At one point Elon and Vivek talked about a 75% reduction in staffing of the federal government.
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27 January 2025 | 4 replies
Wealth in real estate is usually, though not always, made by buying and holding properties, and the passage of time. 3) Consider working for a property manager or real estate investor in the summers as an intern.
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11 January 2025 | 49 replies
H there, I'm a certified international property specialist and while i don't personally specialize n Costa Rica, have several colleagues who do.
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5 February 2025 | 69 replies
It's Dec. 2024 and, while the house is built, septic still needs to be installed, exterior grounds, and internal trim and appliances are yet to be completed.
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13 January 2025 | 3 replies
Anyone that is looking at your assets is always going to need to factor in property management, so you can show that as a real expense (and really make it as high or low as you want).I work in a vertically integrated real estate and development company, and I cannot imagine how things would run if we did not have an internal property management company that essentially works for the other companies but also stands on its own.
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21 January 2025 | 6 replies
However, there is no way to do so without risk.The Internal Revenue Services issues three (3) Private Letter Rulings (PLRs) that allowed the taxpayers to do just this.