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I just started managing one of my rental units after a several year hiatus (it was managed via a property manager during the interim).
I'm screening applicants for a vacancy, and I noticed something odd. I pulled wh...
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We've had our duplex since October 4th, and listed our list unit (2B/1BA) on November 7th at $1,000 and tenants split electricity and gas.We've had lots of interest, but the problem seems to be that folks aren't meeti...
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To begin I will say that if you operate in a State that requires that Landlords always be represented by a Lawyer none of my experiences or practices may apply. In our jurisdiction Landlords are not required to have l...
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Hi all, I have had some experience in small real estate investing but a friend of mine has approached me to start investing in short-term rentals. I am aware of the main differences and landscape but was just curious ...
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A property management company recently advised me to remove the washer and dryer in my rental stating this is more of a liability. If any damage is done to the washer/dryer or damage to property from washer/dryer, I a...
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- How do you handle your security deposit? Do you use it for fixing the damages during the tenants stay? - When the tenant leaves and demands security deposit back, how do you handle this? - In PA, I can hold for up t...
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I may be the only one with these property management issues but it seems to be a recurring theme.
I've owned 4 rental units in a particular farm area. Almost without fail every single property management company I've...
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I own three homes with three different mortgages. Now I feel like I start paying off one property so I won't find myself in any future financial issues. What should I pay off first. Here is the details
1 my home - $2...
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This article in the Globe tells the absolute truth about what Account Closed - do we buy into the upswing and thus speculate on the power of the wave (and in the process overpay relative to fundamentals), or do we con...