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If I have a deal locked up, contracts signed whats next. I heard I have to pull title but I don't know if that's true. Do I just call a title company to start the process or what? I feel like I'm moving along in the ...
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Seems to be the consensus a non-refundable move-in fee is preferred in Chicago -- legal reasons.
What about getting, in addition, first and last month's rent prior to move in? Does this open you up to more litigation...
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We have renters in a house who were on a month to month lease. We have since really upped our landlording game and have new procedures and leases. I sent them the new lease (they're well aware) to sign on the 1st. It'...
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I've had a a property fall on my lap that is in probate. The gentleman's brother died and inherited his property. The property is currently in probate for 4 months. Can I take possession of this property during the pr...
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Any opinions on this...do you attend closings and is this something that investors should do...I can see this being a good opportunity once I am selling more properties under my business structure, rather than as an i...
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Hi everyone!
My name is Ian Crane and I live in Vancouver, WA. I'm a software engineer at heart and by trade, and I'm currently closing on my first investment property, a 1-level condo. I listed additional non-real...
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Hello people! Soon I'll be purchasing my first ever investment property (Virginia) (MFH) and I honestly feel like I made a mistake. I'm currently pre-approved but my lender gave me a "mid-level rate" which I believe i...
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newbie post. Sorry in advance, I'm still working out how all the contracts, etc. work and how each party is protected and what their options are.
I'm in VA (non-judicial foreclosure), and will be using private lende...
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Hey BP,So I finally got my SFH's cleared and am about to close on my first multi family property. This is the first time I'm taking on an occupied property, and it will be self-managed. So I'm just looking for any las...
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So, I'm needing to bring someone on board in a capacity that does the following:
1. Deals with tenants and occasionally collects rents
2. Oversees some infrequent major repairs
3. Occasionally completes lease renewals...