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Not sure if this is an innovative strategy or just illegal but I would like some input. I have a friend who bought several rentals ALL with primary occupant loans (3.5-5% down). What he does is include utilities ...
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Has anyone else dealt with these BofA addendums when purchasing a REO from BofA?
We've been counter-offering back and forth for almost 2 weeks and finally have agreement, but before the deal formally goes under contr...
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I recently bought a duplex that had tenants with leases already in place.
I'm having trouble with one of the tenants. His girlfriend is living with him - she is not on the lease but she was there when I bought the ...
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Okay so I just closed on my first property at the end of last month. Which was a very exciting process. So I closed on a 2 family double with the upper being remodeled (ready to rent out) and lower being occupied. So ...
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LANDLORD NEWS ACROSS THE NATION
The City of Columbia, MO has just approved a new ordinance making the landlord at least partially responsible for enforcing city occupancy limit codes. Overcrowding can affect the ...
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My BnB is one unit of a four duplex pod that shares a central driveway. It has been used as a STR for the last few years. I bought it turnkey in June. There had been no issues prior. I believe my neighbor was frustrat...
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Whats the best way to deal with code/maintenance liens from city municipalities that are recorded as liens on REO, you know the $250/day liens. Some of these REOs im looking at are vacant since 2011 and the lien was ...
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I'm planning on going to DC with a few of my oldest buddies this Spring, and was hoping for some suggestions for activities / destinations.
While I'm definitely interested in the museums and other touristy activities...
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Hello BP Family! Just wanted to introduce myself, my name is Maria... I am currently transitioning from being a law enforcement supervisor (where I have been for 5 years), to running my own interior design and staging...
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Has anyone ever had to deal with tenants and emotional support animals (ESA)? I have a potential tenant who I am screening now who has an emotional support animal. This is the first time I have ever had to deal with a...