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20 January 2025 | 7 replies
I have a tenant who lives in my very nice three bedroom unit whose lease provides a pet authorization for “one dog, one cat and one rabbit.”
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17 January 2025 | 19 replies
Will talk with them to verify, but im looking at rates currently from under 5% to about 5.5%.. seems even with their largest LOC its over 6% based on current sofr.
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12 January 2025 | 3 replies
McKinney is thriving, but so are other parts of North Texas, and a broader perspective could reveal other great opportunities.Here’s what I’ve observed managing a significant number of rentals in the area:Bedrooms and Layouts:3-bed, 2-bath homes consistently attract the largest pool of tenants and have the highest occupancy rates.4-bedroom homes have grown in demand, especially with the rise of remote work, as tenants look for extra space to use as a home office.Square footage is less critical than number of beds and baths.Supply and Demand:McKinney’s growth is driving demand, but the quality of the location matters greatly.
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16 January 2025 | 11 replies
I have made an instruction sheet with an example for each taxing authority I remit to.
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21 January 2025 | 10 replies
When maintenance is scheduled, we send out a reminder, and if they won't be home, they can easily authorize entry.Sometimes, our contractors will contact tenants directly to arrange the most convenient dates and times for visits.
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16 January 2025 | 7 replies
When you put in the settings for state and local tax it should be clear what is collected and what needs to be remitted to each authority.
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18 January 2025 | 19 replies
The S8 process begins with the tenant sending the signed lease to the housing authority along with your application.Regarding rent, don't expect to get the published FMR.
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9 January 2025 | 4 replies
To minimize delays, it is important that you get approval to be a section 8 landlord from each housing authority.
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14 January 2025 | 5 replies
In the Bigger Pockets free book, "Real Estate Rewind", as one of the 11 co-authors I wrote about one such Tax Sale purchase and made money but not enough money to warrant the risk involved.
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8 January 2025 | 9 replies
Mexicos second largest revenue source are wired funds from the U.S. by individuals.