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20 November 2024 | 45 replies
Affordability is about 1:3So yeah on the surface it looks like a big difference, but there's a lot of things not controlled for in the stats- There were a crazy amount of houses built in the years just after the war, so housing stock was easy to come by everywhere;- Homes had nowhere near the kind of features they have now - 2 car garages, dishwashers, OTC microwaves, W/D hookups, high efficiency windows, central heat & air conditioning, etc - all those doodads and niceties drive up the cost of housing;- Fewer mortgages were 30 year, so homeowners had to pay (relatively) higher monthly payments;- Rentals were almost exclusively apartments, so there was more supply for buyers;ETCI think these things tend to be more stories that make for good press but aren't really that grounded in reality overall.
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13 November 2024 | 3 replies
A quality cordless drill, impact driver, circular saw, oscillating multi-tool, and reciprocating saw are must-haves for versatility and efficiency.
13 November 2024 | 8 replies
Cosmetic repairs that don’t pose health or safety concerns are typically optional.Then be very transparent and communicate thoroughly to the tenant, as to provide a professional explanation for your decision forward.
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13 November 2024 | 11 replies
However, I am seeking recommendations for the most effective tools and software for remotely managing my Airbnb properties, as I will not have a local short-term rental manager.Specifically, I am looking for software that can assist with property listing, pricing optimization, channel management, guest communication, and any other relevant aspects of property management.
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17 November 2024 | 13 replies
The contract should have outlined the amount of earnest money you deliver.I actually have a buyers agent representing me, but still everything needs to be done ASAP and the sales rep is trying to push him aside and communicate directly with me.
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12 November 2024 | 6 replies
The 500-hour rule means spending at least 500 hours actively managing your rental property, which could include things like tenant communication, maintenance, and bookkeeping.You can also group multiple properties together as one “activity” to make reaching the hours easier.
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12 November 2024 | 1 reply
We would handle the guest communication, coordinating cleaning, minor repairs, stocking supplies, calendar management, etc.
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8 November 2024 | 4 replies
The situation escalated to the point of receiving death threats, so I no longer feel comfortable communicating with her.My Goal: I want to determine if filing a partition action is the right path forward to either sell the property or have my share bought out.
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13 November 2024 | 4 replies
Are there ways to address this concern or to communicate the value of these unique features to the appraiser effectively—without overstepping?
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12 November 2024 | 1 reply
that caused me to turn to music, I haven't listened to music while working out or on a walk or working in the yard for years, its always been podcast time, in the interest of maximum efficiency.