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7 November 2021 | 7 replies
Yes, it offers you some protections.
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20 October 2021 | 0 replies
Without the experience, industry knowledge and expertise, you might find yourself frustrated by the property leasing process.
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25 October 2021 | 7 replies
This will provide similar protection without the operational hassle's of an LLC.
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20 October 2021 | 1 reply
I don’t plan on transferring these properties to an LLC for at least another year so I need the additional liability coverage to protect myself.
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9 March 2022 | 7 replies
Would love any insight and shared expertise if you have time to share.
23 October 2021 | 7 replies
You could even add an umbrella policy if you wanted even more protection.
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25 October 2021 | 6 replies
The reality is the opposite - if it's not in writing then the PMC doesn't have to provide the service or can charge extra for it.We have a 12 page management contract that we've added our real experiences to over the years, with the intent of protecting both us AND the landlord.
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8 November 2021 | 21 replies
Along those lines, diversifying your real estate portfolio geographically may offer you similar protection from swings in the market.
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22 October 2021 | 5 replies
The reality is the opposite - if it's not in writing then the PMC doesn't have to provide the service or can charge extra for it.We have a 12 page management contract that we've added our real experiences to over the years, with the intent of protecting both us AND the landlord.
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22 October 2021 | 8 replies
That's actually meant to protect tenants by STOPPING landlords from cramming as many tenants into a property as possible.You'll need to check your local ordinances for any statutes you can use.FYI: Section 8 usually allows 2 people/bedroom, but they also allow two people to use living room as temp bedroom (sofa bed).