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17 June 2016 | 4 replies
@David SoestCheck out the site Gosection8.com to post properties also check on HUD.gov on rules for handicap property and also check your local Housing Authority inspection department.
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18 June 2016 | 7 replies
I have also spoken with every State Department and my Lawyer about licensing, and from what I have been told it is not required.
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23 June 2016 | 2 replies
I think your best bet is a state directory from a state agency (department of revenue or taxation) or state-level assessor association.
21 June 2016 | 2 replies
@Marcus Walker You can always look up crime maps and statistics from your local police department.
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29 June 2016 | 8 replies
Thank you @Rachel Rodriguez as, a smaller sales department at my nine-to-five job also uses SmartSheet.
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22 June 2016 | 20 replies
@Atwan Kwan Be thankful your departing tenant alerted you to this issue.
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22 June 2016 | 15 replies
You can then start the process of talking with the city that the property is located in (talk to the planning department) find out what you need to do to get it to the next step.
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14 October 2015 | 6 replies
Also, for future tenants, check with your city water department.
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18 October 2015 | 12 replies
You do have to look careful at your comps and time on the market, as well as calculate your holding costs to see if it makes sense for you.The mayor and his staff are working hard at getting the City of LA up to speed with technology, which is NOT an easy task considering the very old computer systems running in all 80+ departments and sub-departments in this city.
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20 October 2015 | 44 replies
:) Or, at least, compare the meter reading now to the one from the last time you paid the bill, and then judge that against "normal" usage for however many people live there.If you're on really good terms with the local fire department, and maybe if this house has a garage in the basement, they may be able to help you pump that pool out.