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Could someone clarify when I need to issue a 1099?1. I hire a contractor to install A/C in my rental.2. I hire someone to rake the leaves in the yard.3. I hire a landscaper to mow the lawn every week.Is an invoice ...
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Hi Everyone!Curious how people manage the small things that make the property look nice before check in?For example the wind blows the pool chairs so they look a bit messy. Cleaners do inside. Not pool or lawn teams p...
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For most investors, I talk to that self-manage the reasons they give is that it is not economically viable when they have less than 40 units. This goes for single family and small multi-family. This is not the case ...
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The amazing Lia Martinez did a presentation for Denver Women Invest about this. Here are the highlights:
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One of the best ways to get the highest rentBetter for the environment (more people sharing one space v. ...
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I've been lucky in that since investing in real estate I've been able to get a new property every six months. The goal is to have enough passive income where I can semi retire elsewhere in the country. I hate the idea...
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Looking to learn from a seasoned investor. Will work for free while I learn. I have many skills to bring. I have built and sold 80+ homes in the middle Tennessee area. I am very proficient in carpentry, trim, tile, de...
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Just as it says. Handful of people managed to snake out with unpaid stuff. Until recently I was too soft on people.
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With so many landlords on here and so many good tips always being shared for newbie landlords, I'm curious what has personally been the best first few pieces of advice you got as a landlord? Conversely, were you ever ...
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I have a few friends who have properties in Alabama but they live in other states. If the 'rental lease agreement' is between the tenants and them, can I manage their properties as an agent without a brokers license? ...
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Can those of you who are investors that have property management companies tell me why you chose to use one? Doing some research and would love your insights?If you chose not to, then tell me why?