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Does anyone have any recommendations for landlord insurance in DC? Statefarm's quote was very expensive IMO but I may be wrong. It was close to $2500.
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My brother and I just secured our first property it was as duplex that we were able to house hack and I will live in one side for the first year. The bank said I have to move into one side in 60 days. We just closed o...
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Hello! I have a duplex in Davenport, IA, that already has an insurance policy now–though very weak. I am looking for any recommendations on specific, landlord insurance policies featuring rent loss. Are there any ...
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Hello All,I have a newly renovated 1BD/1BA for rent in the Burholme section of Philadelphia. My question to you all is, outside of Craigslist, placing a sign outside the property, and telling friends and family, wher...
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I like the new Bigger Pockets forum organization and format - good job!A big problem is that most of the major insurance companies do not want to write a policy if you do not live in the same state (or quote a super-h...
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In Michigan it is required to have the landlords name and address on the lease. I put my name and I use street addressing from USPS to protect myself from potentially bad tenants. Is there anyway around this so my nam...
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I worked as a Real Estate Broker in 2007-2010 in the Charlotte, NC area. I currently own 1 investment rental property and want to expand my portfolio. My areas of interest are flipping and buy/hold. I'm looking forwar...
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Hi everyone! I'm a new real estate investor from NJ (buy and hold). I have recently purchased my first property and I'm in the process of screening tenants. Any advice / tips would be greatly appreciated. Thank!
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Hello BP! Just joined and loving the site. Great content and tools and everyone seems very willing to help and share, which is great. Looking forward to getting more engaged. I do own a rental property but I had n...
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Can I deduct water bills and/or electric bills (common hall/basement lights) as a business expense for a non owner occupied duplex?Water is the only utility that the city does not allow to be split/submetered or put i...