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I had a well though thought strategic default (under legal guidance) in 2010 on a residential RE property. Back then, the lawyer told me it would hurt me for only 3-5 years max. Well that is not the case at all, and...
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What does it takes to be a landlord? I want to own a duplex to begin with but I heard you have to hire landlord management? I'm not sure what that is. What do I have to go through to rent out the other half to someone?
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Hi everyone,I reside in Kitsap county. I recently purchased a duplex about 5 minutes away from where I currently live.My goal for the duplex is to furnish and rent to travel nurses/workers as it is very close to a lar...
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I rented an apartment ages ago. When I finished my lease and left, the landlord deducted an amount for professional cleaners from the security deposit, although I did not leave the place excessively filthy. Now, I am ...
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I am in the process of searching for an investment property. Unfortunately, the area I desire to find a multi-family property in has both a low/nonexistent supply or everything is way more expensive than I currently q...
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I am looking to borrow against my equity in one property to renovate my second property that I purchased a few months ago. A HELOC would be my ideal situation but credit is not high enough. It's been steadily going up...
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Hey Everyone,I received a text from my tenant on the 4th of the month stated he would be late on rent and would pay on the 10th. He is aware of the 10% late fee. My question is if I dont receive full payment by the 10...
I am having an issue with my renter in another state. I don't have a property manager there. From day one the tenant has screamed at me over the phone that the repairs are insufficient. every time I make a repair he ...
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Hello everyone , Im Mike from Northwest Indiana. Im new to Bp and new to this real estate world. Ive been in construction my whole life (30 years). Wife and I did our first flip and learned a lot. We made mistakes...
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Hi,New member here from Peoria,IL. I have been a licensed real estate agent for 6 years, but only full time for 10 months. I was a Peoria Police Officer for 13 years, my last 3 as a violent crimes detective. I swore I...