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I have heard getting an LLC and EIN to manage my first rental as a business was good. But an experienced friend just told me that it is actually better to get Umbrella Insurance because if set up as an LLC I can still...
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Sorry, this is a repost (I realized my original didn't have a descriptive title so I changed the title).....
Ok, so I was supposed to close on a duplex this upcoming Thursday. Today I'm over there outside looking at...
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First, South Lake Tahoe was all over the news in Northern California for its campaign to shut down short term rentals and now, I just read San Diego just voted to limit short-term rentals to primary residences only! W...
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Here is a case study on investing out of state for us California investors and being a landlord of section 8 housing in lower end markets.
Anyone attending the tax sales in August?
Million dollar tax bill owed in ...
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Today is the 6th day of the month, and I have a renter that haven't paid yet. New tenant (Jan 2015). For the last few months the rent has been deposited into a bank account.I texted and emailed a notice last night, in...
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I have a house in Seagoville, and my tenant let me know on July 6 that they need to move out on July 20th. The reason she mentioned is that her grandmother in another state is sick with cancer, having a surgery, and s...
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I know it sucks but there's really nobody to pin it on. Unfortunately, current market conditions are the result of false stimulation of the economy through lowering rates. Why is lowering rates so important? Becaus...
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Hello,
My name is Collin Miller and I am relatively new to real estate investing. At this point, I know the basics and am working to get my feet wet in the act.I am learning how to spot good deals, so in the spirit...
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Hey guys,Just had the displeasure of being featured in the NY Post.http://nypost.com/2016/04/16/non-bank-servicers-cr...It amazes me how reporters fall for the sob stories and completely ignore the most basic facts. I...