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Chris Stromdahl Seattle property rental newbie
21 August 2018 | 8 replies
The main thing of course is to be aware of and follow all the additional tenant protection ordinances that seattle has which go a lot further than WA state landlord tenant law does.Seattle has a just cause eviction law ,    additional categories of 'protected class' that you cannot discriminate against,  there are rules around what you can and cannot consider when doing screenings  (you cannot consider most criminal history for example),   and there are rules forcing you for example to accept a six month interest free payment plan for deposit and last months rent if the applicant requests it.   
Zach Nelson Tenant caused mold from leaving unit humid, who pays?
22 August 2018 | 19 replies
Additionally it is unlikely to run long enough to really have an effect on the humidity.
David Groemping Feedback Request: Getting Cash Flow in OKC
21 August 2018 | 9 replies
I also ask so I can add it to my analysis process. 
Account Closed What to do when you get too much interest in a Unit?
20 August 2018 | 17 replies
Account Closed In addition to the other good advice here, remember that you don't have to jump to show your rental the moment that someone wants to see it.I'd recommend saying something like this in your ads:  "Two Group showings only. 
Mark K. Should I buy more or pay down the mortgages?
19 August 2018 | 5 replies
Plus, if you pick up additional hours you will be crushing it. 
Daniel M. New Investor in the Sacramento Area, Let's Chat!
15 September 2018 | 10 replies
In addition, with your busy work schedule, you may be able to get multiple units without a whole lot more effort than buying a single family home!
Julian Stewart Real Estate investing in New Zealand
31 August 2018 | 4 replies
I have invested in NZ, OZ and the USA in addition to being involved in real estate in several other nations.
Greg Tom Best Tax Advantages for REI with low 6 figure income?
14 October 2018 | 14 replies
I also do a lot of taxable investing in addition to my little RE ventures.I'm stuck on what else can be done to maximize my REI for reduced tax gains. 
Eric A. Code locks? - Update
25 September 2018 | 24 replies
@Sid Payne thanks for the additional detail - this is very helpful.Are the properties where you are using this type of alarm and lock system STRs or LTRs?
Christopher Berggren Help me analyze this deal
13 September 2018 | 4 replies
That is an additional $210 in cash flow each month or you can increase your vacancy if need be.Also what is the $285 for Misc and is there a reason why the rehab will take 9 month?