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We just completed one of the more important guides for landlords and I thought it important that we make it visible here on the forums. These are both MUST-READS!
Tenant Screening: The Ultimate Guide
At over 5,000+ ...
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Like many of you, I post my rentals on Craigslist and Zillow and other sites. On both of these sites, prospective tenants can reply through Craigslist or Zillow without you knowing their e-mail address. I also try t...
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Hello,I live in the San Francisco bay area and my question is if you have the capital would you buy your home first or would you buy a rental property first in the bay area? Our goal is eventually have several rental...
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I am currently a professional baseball player for the Chicago White Sox. With that being said it is extremely hard to get loans from the bank due to only having seasonal income. I was fortunate enough to get approve...
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Hello BP!I am working on my first flip on a single family home in Brookfield, Wisconsin. Being a first flip, I have learned a lot (and continue to learn as as I go). I searched the forums for how to resolve my issue b...
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Im looking into purchasing properties in Indiana (East Chicago, Hammond), Vegas, and or New Orleans. Are either of these considered landlord UNFRIENDLY locations like it is here in Chicago, Illinois?
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I have this situation where I may be doing either, because that is what my buyer wants and I want to make sure I do it legally and right. I've been learning about subject to deals, and also mortgage assignments but h...
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I’m curious to hear from private real estate investors who’ve faced unexpected insurance claims and were protected by an umbrella insurance policy.
We often see discussions whether investors should use an LLC or an u...
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Hi everyone... I'm new to this forum, thanks for having me.I'm in a little bind and need some help related to a 1031 exchange where a Qualified Intermediary is holding $113,344.93 of my money. Looking for some advi...