Hello All, I am new to this forum and hoping to get some advice from you. I am not a first time home buyer. I am moving to Atlanta, GA and hoping to live there for a long time unless I really do not like the place and...
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I recently purchased this house. There are cable and phone lines running EVERYWHERE....it's like a spider web, but all over the place...What can I do to fix this? Can I "force" the installer to come out and do it prop...
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I am asked on my rentals if I take Section 8 tenants. I never say no, I always say it depends on the financial numbers. I have never had a Section 8 tenant apply. What has been your experience with Section 8 tenant...
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Hello all! I am a new member to the site. I joined to learn more about investing for my retirement, but I own a couple of large roofing companies in Washington state. I am not an expert in investing, but I know a fair...
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I had a new water heater installed in the rental (before I placed the rental in service, if that matters). Do I have to depreciate the water heater like I would a kitchen appliance, or is it okay to treat it as a repa...
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How do you discourage tag-along boyfriend occupants?I almost rented a place out to a young woman but it ultimately did not work out.However as it fell through I recognized that she had fully intended for a boyfriend t...
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I need to lower my rental income for this year due to some other income coming in.I know I can prepay certain expenses at the end of the year since I do cash based accounting. Now I am wondering if would work to have ...
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I'm really new to RE investing. I graduated college three years ago but haven't bought a home yet, still living at an apartment. I want to get into RE investing, but don't know if I should buy my first home for mys...
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Hey all, I'm doing some research for an upcoming post and I'd love to get some group brainstorming done. My question is: What are the key indicators of a good rental market? (For example, schools, crime, jobs, etc.)O...
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I need some help on this issue ASAP please!!!
I have a vacant property, newly renovated, which has been broken into a few times in just a couple of weeks. I need recommendations for security measures and things to h...