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Hello! I'm currently planning on buying a rental property in the near future, more specifically a duplex. I was wondering how I would go about making a lease and any other details that should be included.
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Hi Guys, I am debating if I would hire a property manager or not for my rental that I am soon closing next month. What services should be included in the monthly fee? what about evictions? are those included in the mo...
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Hi. I know you don't include debt service in cap rate, but do you guys include repair costs when calculating cap rate or only the purchase price regardless of what shape the property is in? And I assume you do not inc...
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When people talk about the cost per square foot to build a house it is typically 250 or I think 200 in my area (Boston suburbs) My question is- when people throw around this “generic” number, does this typically inclu...
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Have you or Do you own a Short term rental? (VRBO, Airbnb). Thoughts about management company?
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Hello everyone,I'm preparing myself to start investing in real estate, and a relative of mine is willing to fully fund my first turnkey rental for him so he can hold the property. So my question is: what would be a fa...
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Are utilities included in the rent price for MTRs? Or do tenants pay for their own utilities?
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plan to do most of the upgrades and repairs yourself
If you plan on doing the work yourself, can you then " safely " pay more than the 70% rule states ? So can you now pay 73 - 75% vs 70% , if you're going to...
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Do I charge myself rent for storage? I am storing equipment in a 40 X 110 foot building on my mixed use commercial property. The building would rent for around $1,500/ month. Do I need to write myself a rent check...