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Hi,Looking for some advice. I currently have a tenant in a duplex that I acquired about a year ago. Nice older lady (72) on fixed income. I am her 3rd landlord in 15 years. When I bought the place she was on a month t...
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Do you guys take photos and document the condition of your rentals when a tenant moves in and also moves out? If so, why or why not?
Do you allow the tenants to see those photos if they ask or dispute a charge when ...
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I bid on HUD home and the offer was accepted I am scheduled to have an inspector come out this Thursday but I just received and email that we can’t turn on the water. On the PCR it says plumbing is damaged and sites a...
Hi everyone,
Super newbie here.
I'm currently under contract for my first property investment. It's a 1958 duplex. After home inspections there were alot of issues that were found! it has crawlspace issues, retainin...
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I am looking at purchasing a 8unit apartment in Olde Towne Portsmouth, VA, which is in a flood zone... Wondering if I am doing the right thing in purchasing this.The economy has several anchor points, the military, a ...
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Temp is going to below zero for a few days here. I've got unoccupied properties with the utilities on. How do you prepare for when it gets this cold?Leave the heat on and sinks dripping?Turn off the water at the meter...
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With these historically cold temperatures in the eastern part of the US, I'm curious to hear if there are any additional things to look for when dealing with vacant properties (with no utilities on) regarding damage?I...
Hi BP,
I recently purchased a 4 bed 3 bath house and have turned it into a duplex. The downstairs is 2 bed 1 bath and has been rented out to one person, while the upstairs is 2 bed 2 bath and has two people living in...
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Folks which flooring is most economical and best for rental units and in following area? I had a bad experience with vinyl click flooring as after a year or 2 joints cracks and gaps appears...Living and family roomsKi...
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I need some guidance involving what to do for a maintenance check. Tenants have been in the home for 1 year (2 yr lease). We have been in the home on a few occasions for various issues but have never done a specific c...