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Hello folks - long time lurker, finally decided to actually create an account and introduce myself.Long story short, I've decided that I'm going to buy some investment properties. I've spent way too much time in the '...
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So I got a visit from code enforcement at my latest duplex in Pasco county florida today. I was not there, but they left a "courtesy notice" that says I need to get a permit to rent out a duplex. I never heard of this...
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I have a good tenant with a demanding schedule.
He pays on time and keeps place relatively clean.
I respond to all requests immediately and always work with him.
However, he does not follow certain parts in our con...
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I'm a beginner investor (have not made any purchases) living in LA and thinking about relocating to the Raleigh/Durham area in NC since it's a growing place (would also be interested in your thoughts on this).However,...
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Does anyone have advice on what questions to ask when interviewing asset protection attorneys? My goal is to build a buy and hold investment portfolio, and I'm interviewing attorneys to help me establish and maintain...
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So my strategy begins with my wife and myself being able to pull out up to $250k out of my house with a HELOC. Already talked to my lender about this and I've got more than enough equity to pull this amount out. I liv...
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Very seldom have I seen page after page (1, 2, 3, and 4) of listings that have a listing status of Contingent or New. About 10% out of 60 houses under $190,000 in 27616 have an Active status. What is going on? From pu...
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Hey gang, So I've been studying the market, educating myself, and following the actionable tips that the guys recommended on the podcast, one of which was talking to a local lender (or a few), and so here's where I'm...
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Is it just me, or does it seem like the NJ discussion is drying up? It used to be so much more active, and the past 6 months have had very few posts.
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Hey Everyone, I'm just going to go out and say it i have had to lower my rates and have attracted less than desirable guest inquiries...We have had to lower our rates from 2022 because the occupancy has gone down due ...