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Should I only hire a handyman who is licensed and insured? What are the ramifications if the handyman is not licensed and insured?
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I am from California originally and the homes there are predominantly on slab foundations. So I have little experience with crawlspaces.I just received the home inspection of a duplex I am in contract. The inspector...
Hello all!I've been renting out a couple properties for a few years, and recently have turned my attention towards the idea of section 8 housing. I am curious if any of you have some good intel on getting started with...
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Hi all, Are you familiar with an insurance product which covers landlords against legal threats and lawsuits from tenants, which are _not_ related to injuries and liability? I recently received a demand letter from a ...
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It's technically legal in WA to grow it with a medical card which he says he has and would gladly show me. I don't know what the effect on insurance would be or if they can prohibit it. He is offering to pay higher de...
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1700sq ft. Duplex. It rents out for 850$ ea side = $1700 Gross ~~~~CAsh Flo of $588 p/monthThis is my first investment property. I'm 21 and super excited but extremely nervous!!I have it under contract for $150k + Clo...
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The current home I am working on has a Wood stove and wanted to know if this has ever caused an issue with one of your properties. The one that is there is kind of ugly and I was originally going to replace it with a...
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Contractor agreed to replace my roof if insurance would pay for damages. He came to my door offering his service. To my surprise the insurance company agreed to pay $21,000 for damages. Our contractor quoted us $20,00...
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I continue to have arguments with close friends and colleagues about where rates are headed in the next year. And, while it's anyone's guess, I just continue to think that some investors are a little crazy/deluded to ...
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Hey BP,I have a situation that I haven't come across before so I figured I'd post it. One of my tenants called me yesterday and explained to me that her and her BF (both on the lease) are splitting up. She was in tear...