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Two Questions for Oregon Property Owners / Landlords:1 - Can you recommend a good attorney in Oregon with experience in Real Estate law? I do try to keep abreast of the ever changing laws but I'm no lawyer!2 - Can yo...
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Hey everyone,So after months of research, I'm about to close on my first investment property! Aside from being excited/terrified, I'm curious what people did or wished they did while waiting to close. I'm buying a SFH...
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I’m just curious what others are seeing. I just bought a duplex. I want to update one of the units. Both are 2/1’s 800 sqft. From experience what do you typically spend money on the Reno that gets you the best results...
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Hello BP-
I am making the itemized security deposit deduction list for a tenant who I evicted due to no payment and would like to know if I can deduct the legal fees and late fees? The apartment is in the City of Los...
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Hello BP,I need some recommendations on contractors that you've used in the San Diego area.Thanks in advance.
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Hello,
I'm a new investor with one unit in Indianapolis, IN. I'm an out of state landlord with a property management company taking care of the house. The tenants recently moved out and the property management compan...
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Hello,
A long-term tenant just moved out and i have a clause in the lease that states that the tenant was not allowed to smoke inside the property however there are smoke stains on the ceilings and ceiling tiles thr...
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We sold our house with a 30 day rent back and $1500 security deposit. Now the buyer's are making false claims and seeking to keep our security deposit. We took them to small claims court with 3 subpoenaed witnesses (f...
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I've read from several people on here of doing a move out cost spreadsheet that is to be signed by both parties before moving in. For example, if you leave trash in the unit it will cost you this much. A fork in the d...
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I have been in the background on BP trying to learn all I could absorb for our investing. We are now under contract for our first rental property and have tenants in place that will be moving out 3-4 days after we cl...