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I am curious your thoughts on an issue I am having with a duplex rental. There is a gate at the drive way to enter the property but currently there is only a chain that closes the gate doors, over the top pole situati...
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Let's say, for instance, I have a bunch of connections with groups doing syndication deals and I have a bunch of interested investors. What are the legal requirements for me to make fees or commissions off of bringin...
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If a rental applicant falls a little short of our qualification standard of 3x income or favorable credit, we sometimes offer an option for the tenant to pay a double security deposit or pay 2 or 3 month's rent in adv...
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I need some advice. First, let me say that I toyed with the idea of investing for years but now am giving careful thought. I know that there is plenty of information on the questions that I am asking and I plan to do...
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Hello All,I am working on taking control of a duplex using a long term lease option. The current rents are below market value and I plan on raising rents up to market value to add equity to the property while it is un...
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I always think a house or block seems safer when I don't see caged windows and burly fencing everywhere. Personally, I have never wanted to live like I was "in the embassy" even when I lived in a high crime area like...
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Hi,Could someone share any IRS experience or their stance on tax deductions changes that went into effect after 2017?Question, can i use HELOC from primary residence to buy land somewhere else and be able to deduct in...
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When buying a rental property you inherit the old tenants that have a valid lease. What happens with that tenants Security Deposit? Does the old landlord transfer the money to you? If so, what would that process be li...
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When my tenant's 1 year lease expires, I gave that tenant the option to re-new it with another 1 year lease at a higher rent.But, the tenant wants to use part of their security deposit to pay for that rent increase. W...
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I'm not sure about the suggestion of the broker that is selling this property. I requested a Sub2 agreement with the seller (It's in probate, they're just trying to get out without losing money), and the broker said t...