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I'm just starting out renting our home to short term (3 months) renters while we're out of state on work assignments. What is usually included in rent? I have a potential tenant who feels utilities should be included....
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Greetings everyone,I'm new to BP and would like to introduce myself and pose a hypothetical situation in hopes of gaining some valuable insight and maybe help others along the way. Personally I have dabbled in real es...
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Hi, just wanted to ask if anyone has personal experience working with Ridgeway Lending.
Hello BP community,
Anyone know good landlord friendly states based on personal experience?
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Hello, BiggerPockets community, My name is Miguel, I'm in the south Florida area and I will get started investing in real estate this year. I recently turned 20 years old, I work part-time as an EMT (only about 10 hou...
I live in California, and I am currently experiencing that is freaking me out. My lender is being very slow with the appraisal. I believe they have not even ordered it because I have not been charged yet. I am out of...
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Hello all,So was looking through listings and found a duplex that seems good upfront and inquired further about it. After discussion was told owner was interested in working with investors and has more duplexes for a ...
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I was just curious if anyone has rented both units of a duplex short term. I am planning to make a few improvements and move towards the STR market here in Naples and wondered if anyone has any tips on making sure bot...
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In order for rental property to be counted towards regular income you must have the property rented out for 2 years.
My question is does the 2 year rule apply to each property separately? Or once you have ha...
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Was contacted by "Travelers Haven," a corporate housing/short-term rental agency, to gather more information about my rental for a travel nurse who's interested. The rep explained the lease would be with them, not th...