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16 November 2024 | 17 replies
But, if you pay utilities, it might make sense to add a bit for the extra water / electricity.Personally, I would use this as an opportunity to tear up that 3 year lease.
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15 November 2024 | 13 replies
Would be an extra step to bill you fees otherwise.
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14 November 2024 | 25 replies
A lot of money is floating around because people cashed out equity to invest, or they had extra income thanks to COVID.The only "trick" I can share is that you need to be patient.
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14 November 2024 | 25 replies
Good luck and enjoy the extra $$$s.
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13 November 2024 | 2 replies
Just be aware that the city is underdeveloped and you might want to be extra careful when choosing tenants to make sure that you'll be collecting your rent every month.
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18 November 2024 | 24 replies
I rent homes unfinished for the most part but sometimes, if a space would look better with something extra, like a coffee bar or a patio table, I will pick one up.
14 November 2024 | 20 replies
As for the extra dollars unaccounted for, it could be a number of things - repair persons fee, management fee, failed repair, etc.
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14 November 2024 | 6 replies
If you are trying to piece everything together yourself remotely I think the time and brain damage and extra cost in time and cash you would be better to go yourself and do it.
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19 November 2024 | 26 replies
Keep pushing through, as appraisers sometimes need extra help to understand the full value of a well-done renovation.
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12 November 2024 | 17 replies
Cities usually don't care if the OWNER lives in the basement, just tenants.You could use the extra income to offset cost of finishing basement and more.