Hi BP-- This is my first post. Well, my first everything actually. I've screened and approved my first tenant on my first investment property (duplex). Here's a brief rundown on the situation:During the lease signing ...
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Investment Info:
Large multi-family (5+ units) commercial investment investment in Syracuse.
Finally after several months I closed on my first commercial deal. A mixed use multifamily. There are two building...
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What are the minimum standards you set for tenants applying for your rental properties? Obviously following fare housing laws. For my area it is a lower income area. Not the best part of town.
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What are the downsides I should watch out for buying condos for buy and hold verses single family homes? If any?
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I've read that getting a HELOC on a rental property can be much more difficult than your primary residence. Has anyone worked with a lender that does HELOCs on rentals?
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Hi,
I've never had to evict before, would like for landlords from my county who have experience with evictions to answer my questions but anyone else's comments are welcome.I realize that evictions are not allowed at...
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My rental property has three rose bushes. They look nice and I think add a little curb appeal. There is one in the front and two in the backyard.
When trimming them the other day I realized just how thorny ...
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Looking at a potential investment.
1940's house that needs new flooring and other fixes that we have identified so far.
We are thinking of hiring an inspector to make sure we know just what we are getting into.
Any...
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I have a couple great tenants in my house in St. Louis city. However, they are dealing with my not-so-great neighbors. SFHs but not much distance between houses. I know that I can check the noise curfew and I know ...
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Hi Bigger Pockets Community,Sometime in the next year I would like to buy my first investment property. I am looking to obtain a multi-family home, preferably 4 units. Before I do so, I realize I need to expand my edu...