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16 November 2024 | 3 replies
Emergency Maintenance: Regular maintenance is on the owner, emergency repairs might be charged to tenants if they caused the problem.By proactively managing these expenses and clearly communicating responsibilities to tenants, property owners can maintain their properties effectively while minimizing unexpected costs.
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14 November 2024 | 0 replies
I’m trying to get a better understanding of the unlevered IRR hurdles SFR / BTR investors have for value-add improvements.By "value-add improvements" I’m referring to upgrades made to a property that increase rent or purchase value, often including kitchen remodels, bathroom updates, solar and other energy efficiency improvements, fresh paint, a new garage door, finishing a basement, adding a deck, and updating flooring, to name a few.I’ve been hearing a lot of different reactions to this question the last few months.
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18 November 2024 | 27 replies
Great communication always.
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20 November 2024 | 37 replies
Also, access to online HMLs is compressing the total returns as the market gets more efficient.
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13 November 2024 | 0 replies
By leveraging our financial resources alongside Ron's contributions, we were able to secure the property quickly and allocate funds efficiently for the $25,000 renovation.
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13 November 2024 | 6 replies
Not to mention, solar panels can also be a cause of roof leaks and require regular cleaning to maintain some level of efficiency which is not great to start with while also getting worse over time.
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13 November 2024 | 0 replies
Make sure you have a process in place for responding to comms efficiently and resolving issues among members and issues with the house as quickly as possible.It's worth the income and the feel-good feels knowing you're helping out your community.
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14 November 2024 | 40 replies
DMs are a great way to communicate on the site, but you can judge the tenor based on when you received the DM.
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15 November 2024 | 5 replies
To address this, request documentation, update the lease, address rent payment, consult an attorney, and maintain a positive tenant relationship by communicating clearly.
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15 November 2024 | 5 replies
We've found it has superior reporting features, integration features, and is overall more efficient to work within than other REI-specific software.The downside is QBO is not set up for REI so you'll need to do that or work with an expert to ensure it is set up for your business appropriately.