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4 February 2025 | 7 replies
Quote from @Katie Camargo: My experience they are not worth what they are used for on the claim.
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14 February 2025 | 9 replies
Quote from @Hanna Brown: @Jay Hinrichs If the bidder at the auction pays cash for keys to get the homeowner out, does the person redeeming from the owner position (exercising rights of redemption w/in 180 days) have to reimburse them for those costs they paid to get the homeowner out?
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12 February 2025 | 1 reply
Quote from @Matt A.: Its typical for real estate investors to hire a private home/building inspectors to inspect a real estate property before they buy it.
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29 January 2025 | 25 replies
Quote from @Sarah Kerchner: @Meghan Hunter I have seen them charge me for things 2x!!
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12 February 2025 | 2 replies
Quote from @Bryant Brislin: These scenarios often can be a real nightmare.
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12 February 2025 | 6 replies
Quote from @Mark Sewell: Is it cool to make referrals in BP forums?
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29 January 2025 | 16 replies
Quote from @Natasha Rooney: Hello BP Community!
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28 January 2025 | 15 replies
Quote from @Isadore Nelson: Give the expectation, a deadline, and a penalty.
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15 February 2025 | 4 replies
Quote from @Eli Ling: You are losing over $160 a month or $1,920 a year by keeping a tenant who can barely afford the reduced rent, and he complains even though you provide pest service.
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6 February 2025 | 9 replies
Quote from @Jason Malabute: Since the rental contract didn’t begin until January 1, 2025, the IRS would generally consider the property a rental property starting in 2025, not 2024.