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Zachary Busekrus Fresh-out-of-college millennial looking to start investing
23 February 2018 | 9 replies
Thank you all for the quick response.
Warren Blevins Question on Lease/Option to Buy Agreement
17 February 2018 | 3 replies
The “agreement” he sent me is below (identifying details redacted):______________________RESIDENTIAL LEASE and OPTION TO PURCHASE AGREEMENTBUYER/TENANT: XXX Holdings, LLC Date: 2-16-2018SELLER/LANDLORD: XXXPROPERTY ADDRESS: XXXXXXRESIDENTIAL LEASE1) Rent: $2,500 per month2) Lease Term: 36 months, beginning March 16, 2018 and ending March 16, 2021.3) Maintenance: Buyer/Tenant will be responsible for maintenance and repairs ofthe property, not to exceed $500 per incident.4) Sub-Lease: Buyer/Tenant has the right to sub-lease this property with writtenconsent by the Seller / Landlord, and this shall not be unreasonably withheld.OPTION to PURCHASE1) Purchase Price: $ 345,0002) Option Period: 36 months, beginning March 16, 2018 and ending March 16,2021.3) Option Consideration: $100 - All Option Consideration will be credited in fulltoward the purchase of the property.4) Rent Credit: Buyer/Tenant will be credited $ 0 per month toward the purchase.5) Closing Costs: Purchaser will pay all allowable closing costs.6) Expiration: This offer shall expire on March 16, 2021.7) Inspection: This offer is contingent upon physical inspection of property andsubsequent completion of a more formal and signed Residential Lease with Optionto Purchase Agreement.8) Non-Exclusive – This agreement is non-exclusive and can be canceled anytimeby either party.9) Assignable – This Agreement is assignable with written consent by the Seller /Landlord, and this shall not be unreasonably withheld.X_____________________________ X ________________________________Seller/Landlord Date Buyer/Tenant Date_________________I have a few questions: Is this legit?
Jason Clarke Aspiring RE Investor from Central NJ
20 February 2018 | 9 replies
Thank you for the insights and the thoughtful response, @ Patrice Penda. 
Eric Lee Filing taxes for rental property (first timer)
19 February 2018 | 8 replies
Thank you all for your responses!
Christen G. Tenant brought in "portable washer" which (of course) leaked
17 February 2018 | 3 replies
Inform your tenant that they will be responsible for all repair costs and advise them to contact their insurance agent immediately.
Mychal Lee New Guy Here From Savannah, Ga
21 February 2018 | 6 replies
Sorry for the delayed response, this week I have kind of been all over the place.
Jorge De Jesus Basic wholesaling stuff, need a 10,000 foot answer
20 February 2018 | 1 reply
For the past year: yellow letters and eddmLooking for higher than 5% response rate.
Zachary Stoll Does this Deal Make Sense? 4-plex in Albuquerque
14 March 2018 | 9 replies
Through all your collective responses I've decided not to make an offer on the property. 
Joseph Abbott Vacant Residential Lots
16 August 2018 | 5 replies
If you haven’t bought them already you might want to slow down your process until you’ve ironed out an exit plan.
Dan Liptak NY Tenant Left Jet Ski
18 February 2018 | 4 replies
In my state, regardless of what I have in writing, I am responsible for storage and maintenance of any personal property left behind for six months.