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Chris DeMorais Fireplace Gas Insert a good idea in rental?
17 February 2020 | 1 reply
I have been considering installing gas inserts for the fireplaces in a duplex I own. 
Tanaya Fisher Landlord/Tenant Water Damages
20 February 2020 | 19 replies
How large of a leak are we talking?
Mark Negley The Book on Rental Property Investing by Brandon Turner summary
17 February 2020 | 2 replies
Or offer to help them fix up a unit for free.Real Estate Agent Invests themselves Responsive Hungry Tech-savvy One-on-one supportTo find: ReferralsAfter you find 3: Sit down with each of them Lender(s) Start looking now and start building a relationship with a few Contractors and handymenHow to find: Ask for referrals Check references The 6:00 a.m. home depot trick Ask store employees Make them compete Bookkeeper Keeps you organized and get your taxes ready CPA Looks at the bigger picture Saves you money in taxes Ideally, someone who specializes in real estate Lawyer Helps you set up leases and other forms and prepare you for the best legal entity for holding the properties Help with evicting a tenant Advise on any sketchy situationHow to find: Ask for referrals Insurance agent Ideally a broker Property manager Cost around 11% of monthly rent Interview a couple to get the detailsCh. 5Analyzing a Rental PropertySunday,September 8, 20199:20PMCalculating IncomeTo determine rent, look at: location Number of beds and baths Amenities like ac, parking, and appliances SizeHow to determinethese: Constantly scan the local paper (daily and weekly) Check craigslist often Check the competition and property management companies’ websites Read “for rent” signs - call the phone and act as a tenant to gather info Talk to other landlords - look for REIA When your unit goes vacant, bump up the rent Too many applicants = price too low Check the MLS (multiple listings service)Estimating Rental ExpensesEasy to calculate: Mortgage — mortgage calculator Interest rates - ask a lender Insurance — call the insurance salesman for quote Water — call the local water department Tenant can pay Sewer — call local water of sewer department Tenant can pay Garbage — call rubbish company Tenant can pay Gas — call the gas company Tenant can pay Electricity — call electric company Tenant can pay HOA fees — call HOA president Snow removal — ask local landlords or snow removal company Tenant can pay Lawn care — ‘’ Tenant can pay Property management — Ask local managers in the area Usually around 10% of monthly rent and 50% of a first months rent (just call it 11% Incase they charge a fee) Even if you don’t want the manager now, you will eventually.
Samuel Brand How to manage access to burners and electrical boxes?
18 February 2020 | 2 replies
Gas companies have all kinds of incentives to get you converted over from oil.
Derek Okahashi Mold throughout this flip
19 February 2020 | 3 replies
I am getting everything in line to purchase a flip that has mold throughout following a water leak that went undetected for an unknown amount of time (months...).
Alexander Szikla Operating Oil Tank Questions
18 February 2020 | 1 reply
Can inspectors judge if there is a leak?
Bill Haldenby getting your spouse on board
23 February 2020 | 14 replies
We all know that you absolutely tore up the Simple Passive Cashflow Podcast at 2.76x speed using the Overcast app but content vomiting “SFH, MFH, MHP, AL, and self storage in secondary and tertiary markets, IBC, QRP, notes, crowdfunding, oil and gas, land conservation easements, life settlements, take out your 401k tomorrow” in one evening is not advisable.
Jack B. Applicant wants to grow grow medical cannabis, has medical card
29 February 2020 | 63 replies
As others have said, it requires a huge amount of water, and usually water storage, which leads to mold and/or leaks.
Doris Nita Tax Deductions for Expenses When Selling a Investment House
18 February 2020 | 0 replies
Fixed water leaking in two bathrooms and ceiling.2.
Tim Kaminski 2020 Water Detection Options
20 February 2020 | 1 reply
Anyone have any recommendations on leak detection devices for their rental properties?