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Hi everyone,I have SFHs, each rented out the conventional way.Now I own a big house- ~4000 sqft, 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, big back yard, 3 space car garage.I want to rent it out by bedrooms: The Master bedroom wit...
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Schlage EncodeI mentioned this lock a couple of times in the past week just wanted to update. I put this on my primary to replace a dead cheap-o kwickset (the $69 model).
First impression was.... KICK BUTT. No hub. N...
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Hello BP members!I am contemplating on purchasing a single family home that I will house hack. The property has an attached mother in law suite and an attached efficiency. The numbers look good (details below) but tho...
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How often do you check in and inspect your rental properties? I know you have to give your tenant enough notice per what's outlined in the lease but wanted to get feedback from the community of landlords on how often ...
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As of today, my credit is about 530 and I'm working with someone to get it raised about 150 points in the next couple months (should be before end of year). I want to buy a house but I haven't had a job in years.
I'm...
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I've heard that it is really hard to find good contractors. What are some things that you guys have done to end up with one that you use over and over?
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I am a new guy just looking to become financially independent and thinking that real estate investing will get me the best return. I currently work in the tech field and have finally came to a point in my life whe...
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How do you guys keep your utilities cost down ? Do you just write in the lease agreement tenant to keep AC unit at a certain temperature ? Do you use solar panels ? Smart electronics like NEST etc? I am trying to find...