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Not sure what happen but it seems like the tenant took the cover or the screen on the security system. It's not even in use. Can I deduct it from the security deposit? And how much? First time dealing with it.ThanksChi
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I'm a first time investor considering putting an offer on a four plex that location on a solid street in what I'd call a semi-rough area, I wouldn't really want to live there, but as far as I know there isn't a ton of...
I want to see if anyone has an opinion on what I should do. Quick background:Bought our house May 2020 for $185k, 6 bed 2 bath, near Kansas State. Put about $12-15k into it. Remodeled kitchen, both bathrooms, painted ...
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I see from this forum that this is a bad investment strategy but guests on the Bigger Pockets podcasts have had success taking this route.If you’ve gone the rental arbitrage route, what was your experience like? Pro’s...
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I’ll try to be as concise as possible:Had a nasty guest over Christmas. Left a bunch of trash (we charge $15/bag), she asked about this the night before checkout and confirmed the cost. We leave a starter pack of ever...
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Hello,
My friend is looking to buy property and I told him I'd ask for him. How difficult is it to re-finance at the end of a hard money loan(interest only, 6 months)? He might be paying 34 to 50% cash, the rest a lo...
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Ok members - be gentle...am new at this and I am learning everything I can WAY before I consider a purchase. I am reading articles, listing to podcasts, compiling a recommended reading list (reading "The One Thing" c...
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June 14, Dallas City Council votes to ban short term rentals like Airbnb and Vrbo in single-family zoned neighborhoods. Enforcement will take effect in December of this year. This effectively ends the " wild wild west...
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Ok guys here is the rundown.
(2) buildings of 12 units are built. 6 over 6 plan about 900 sf each unit. 2br 1ba all units are identical. Of the 24 units that are built 8 need carpet and cleanup to be move in ready.
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I have an application from a lady that other than being a smoker, I would rent to.Does anyone know of anything that would prevent me from charging extra rent and collecting a larger deposit to protect myself from the ...