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I am finally closing on my first rental property this week. I wanted to seek out advice about leases , security deposits , choosing tenants, etc. The property is in Southington CT and I will be self managing for now....
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Today we live in a more transparent world than ever before. People are becoming aware of what is going on and how things are done, given the access to information via the internet. Everyone is directly affected by rea...
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I never knew that Tenants can pay their rent online to make the landlord's life easier. But which websites are good? Do they kill you with fees in using their services? And what if you have an older tenant who isn't c...
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Hello. I am new to real estate investing planning to buy my first STR in 2023, I am saving for cash down payment but wondering if taking a loan from my 401k would be a way for me to make this purchase sooner if the ri...
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Anyone got a word document or pdf that has questions to ask and stuff to do in orderly to properly screen a tenant?
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Hey guys my name is Princeton! I'm a noob to investing in Real Estate!!I currently reside in Anchorage, Alaska and I really want to break into the Real Estate market! I guess one of the main reasons I want to get into...
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I was asked by my banker to provide a rent roll form to her so I can get approval on a line of equity. I didn't want to sound ignorant by asking what it was that she was wanting. Does anyone here on BP know what a ren...
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I am new to being a landlord and want some advice here. I got a water bill that is normally around $65 a month that was $400 this month for a rental property. When I sent my property management group to look at the me...
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Guyoz here from Jerusalem, Israel.Been lurking around for quite some time, loving the info and especially the podcasts! As for anything, it's true that taking the plunge and join the discussion will always be better t...
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Quick facts, I am not a Realtor or Brooker. I conduct all business under my llc. Also I have used the online source referenced below a few times so I know they are legit. My seller is often a bank. My buyers pay cash....