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18 November 2024 | 12 replies
Your conservative approach to estimating income provides a solid buffer, and the strategic location adds a layer of security.
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19 November 2024 | 8 replies
There’s no specific IRS rule against refinancing a cash purchase and deducting the interest, as long as the property is used for investment purposes and the loan is secured by it.
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19 November 2024 | 111 replies
With really bad credit I do require (in addition to first month and security deposit) 1/2 to a full last month's rent and/or a good honestrenter.com score.
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21 November 2024 | 10 replies
You would choose the tenant so you would have a decent amount of security on who is living there.
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23 November 2024 | 40 replies
Like the others said, I don't see how VRBO would even know you had a direct booking, or what would make them think they're privy to commission on a booking they didn't secure.
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9 November 2024 | 3 replies
Quote from @Ingrid Hussey: Hi All,I recently installed security cameras outside of my SFR rental. 1 is installed on 1 corner of the house and is aimed at the front yard.
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16 November 2024 | 17 replies
Instead of increasing rent, I would look at having the security deposit increased to protect against wear and tear.
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15 November 2024 | 5 replies
@Noah SchulzThe previous owners' failure to disclose a back-paying arrangement complicates the situation, potentially leading to tenant disputes or security deposit concerns.
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17 November 2024 | 8 replies
My biggest hurdle has been securing financing to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
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15 November 2024 | 1 reply
I have several questions - imagine being able to split up property ownership into tiny pieces or having every transaction out there for everyone to see, all secure and tamper-proof.