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Hey everyone.I'm looking to buy a duplex in Knoxville, TN. I'm leaning toward house hacking it and would prefer to get an FHA loan for the lower up front down payment since it will be my primary residence. Both units ...
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Hi All,I'm using a FHA Loan to buy my first home, which is a duplex. I'm from Chicagoland area, and I'm running into a lot of duplexs that have confirmed tenants. I am planning to make a bid on a home today with this ...
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Dear my wonderful BP Family,My wife and I are Househacking in Carrollton, TX a 4x2 single family home. Renting by the room. The situation is as following, the Tenant's lease ends on Oct 31st 2021.I sent out a Lease re...
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Hi BP fam! I am an active development manager that focuses on the construction and design management for 150+ room hotels on the West coast. I have been in this field for nearly a decade and feel that it is time to pu...
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Owner says he owns the property free and clear. There are 2 other people on the title.
Property is vacant (despite some homeless guys) and in a bad shape. We agreed on the price, numbers worked, I sent him standard ...
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Tax Lien Certificate is past the redemption period ... How to Foreclose?I'm not sure of a few things. Does the tenant still live there? Are there any other liens on the home such as a mortgage or IRS liens? How do I f...
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We own apartments and have always done a one year lease that converts to a month to month at the end of the term. Pros and cons of doing so?
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The standard for raising rent varies depending on local laws, regulations, and rental agreements. However, there are some general guidelines and considerations that landlords typically follow:Check local laws: Diffe...
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So, my tenants for one year lease is expiring the end of July and I know that they are actively looking to purchase a property. My property is within a really good high school and school starts the end of August.My q...
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In a trending post, a member's tenant is asking to install ceiling fans in the property. He claims his brother is an electrician, that they will purchase the fans, and the brother will install them for free. (https://...