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🔨 Below are some methods I have used to help tenant proof rental properties I have in Omaha, Nebraska. Of course the number 1 way to tenant proof your property is to screen applicants thoroughly. However what are some...
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I have a rule In my buildings that Nothing is allowed in hallways, all tenants are compliant. one tenant recently started puuting out stuff, her mop and bucket, big kids bike etc. I have asked her please not to keep i...
Do any of you guys charge tenants for maintenance request that end up being their fault?
i.e. - garbage disposal broken but you find out its because they accidentally dropped a shot glass down it, having to c...
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Hi all,I currently own a duplex. Live in one side and rent the other. Have had my current tennants for 2 years now and they have always been good with rent. Through these couple of years, there has been repairs that w...
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Hi everyone, I'm curious if there are any developers that could price the cost of building a 5 bed, 4 bath at 2200sqft? I'm attempting to understand the economics of buying a home, knocking it down, and building it u...
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Hi guys!
So, I'm currently under contract for a Single Family Residence built in 1995 and my home inspector found a few problems.
- Garage Disposal needs to be replace.
- Water Heater is corroded, and should be repl...
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Hello,I see all my competitors have a dishwasher in their rental unit. I would also like to install one in my rental unit. Who can help me identify the plumbing and perform full installation?Can big box stores such as...
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Hope everyone is having a great holiday!Do contributions to my Roth 401k affect my DTI ratio (with regard to a conventional mortgage)?I have a w-2 job. For example, let's say I were to contribute 100% of my salary to ...
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Hi,We are rehabbing and need to get rid of a few disgusting refrigerators and a freezer. There is some food (or what was food a few years ago) in them and we do not want to attempt to empty them out. We just want to...
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I’m a software engineer trying to get my foot into real estate investing. The idea would be eventually moving away from the corporate software world entirely. I know that my skill set would be useful for most REI’s bu...