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Hello BP Community,Thanks to Josh, Brandon, and all you guys, I am closing on my first buy and hold for 89K in two weeks barring any unforeseen hurdles. I was trying to get an estimate of the monies I need to bring to...
I am closing on my first duplex on Monday and it comes with two inherited tenants. The previous landlord required security deposits, but his lease allowed him to deduct late rent, late fees and unpaid utilities from ...
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I would like to preface this by saying the answers I receive to my question have no impact on whether or not I rent to this individual. I just want to know what to expect. I have 3 qualified people I'm showing my 1 b...
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My previous management company included in the 1099-Misc as 'Other Income' the tenant deposit they returned to me after I moved my properties to another management. The leases for my two houses are until May 2023 and ...
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Society is becoming increasingly dependent on credit to make purchases and financial decisions. A good credit score is used for more than just getting a credit card or a loan. Due to people extending themselves beyo...
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My wife just tried to do an employment verification on a potential tenant - and the company said there was a $25 fee for me to verify their employment and income.
Has anyone else ever heard of this happening?
We'll...
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So I’ve always been torn between using a HVAC company and paying more or using a HVAC guy that I know , who’s union and does side work. I would prob save over 1000.00 on each install but worry a unit would fail and th...
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I meant Thanks Brandon, but can't fix it. :)subletting, smoking in non-smoking, late payments, no payments, refusal to pay just one, out of what should have been many, late fees, lug bolts in walls, new boat, new car,...
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I wanted to ask those who have done both, is it better to cold call an owner and ask if they want to sell or possibly speak to a neighbor and see if they could introduce me? I ask because I have a potential property t...
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We have been hosting strs over the past year with great success. This past week we have had over 5 inquiries on one property that were fake inquiries. Has anyone else had a problem with this? Looking for strategies...