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12 May 2024 | 5 replies
When we perform a service call for a repair item, it is often shocking how many risk management items that we note on the way in and out.
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14 May 2024 | 10 replies
I am making this my big push, as it is a win-win right now, alongside my property management business.
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14 May 2024 | 5 replies
As others have mentioned (besides the essentials like rates, mortgage, and maintenance), it's important to consider utilities, insurance, property management fees, taxes, furnishing, marketing, and legal requirements.
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15 May 2024 | 12 replies
Then find a good property manager and realtor to work with.As others mentioned, you could also buy a place for yourself and rent out a suite or rooms (if you are open to having roommates).
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14 May 2024 | 7 replies
I would greatly appreciate any suggestions or advice on how to refinance this property with a more manageable payment structure.Thank you in advance for your expertise and guidance.
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14 May 2024 | 2 replies
Since I last posted we now have seller lead service, skip tracing, API integration for direct mail and a mobile app for managing your business on the go.
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14 May 2024 | 1 reply
Is there anything else that I would need to or want to know in managing this property?
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14 May 2024 | 7 replies
This is coming from 15 yrs of experience managing rentals in DFW, many of them section 8.
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15 May 2024 | 17 replies
The biggest key will be your Property Manager, Lender and Realtor/Agent to find you the deals.
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14 May 2024 | 1 reply
It seems like a lot of people have great gimmicky stories about how they get creative when managing properties.