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Prior to renting out our unit we did time stamped photos & provided a move in checklist for our tenants. Upon move out time we provided a move out checklist. During our final walkthrough we noted they left the uni...
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Hey everyone I am flipping a home in an ok area. Our contractor takes everything home every night but we did have someone kick in one of the doors last night. I wanted ideas on how to prevent anyone coming into the ...
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I am considering going from charging a refundable security deposit vs non refundable fee ($40/booking). If I go with the non refundable fee would I use a liability account?
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As I understand it, if you have not reached full retirement age, 66, your social security benefit will be reduced if you exceed a certain earned income. Rental income is considered passive, so that does not redu...
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Good morning Bigger Pockets community, I am a new wholesaler in the Philadelphia area and could use some advice. I am curious to know what are you guys saying to your motivated seller in order to secure your contract...
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Hi Everyone!Its been great reading all the great articles and books available on the site and it seems like its time to take action. I have been going back and forth with the idea of real estate investing and an oppor...
How does the process of securing your first deal work? Do you apply for a mortgage before hand and then look for a potential property your interested in? What happens once the seller agrees to your price, do you then ...
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Hi everyone
I decided to rent a house to a section 8 tenant. Long story short, section 8 misquoted the total rent rate they would pay and the tenant portion. They told me to allow the tenant to move in, I did (bad m...
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Hi BP!Here's the situation: Tenant moved out and was adamant about receiving the full security deposit back. I explained that I will enforce the lease and any damages, or uncleanliness above and beyond ordinary wear...
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I currently own 70 acres of land free and clear near Willow Springs, Missouri. I am looking for a lender from whom I can get a personal line of credit similar to a home equity line of credit secured by this land. Howe...