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The last time I posted was after recently purchasing a single-family home that has a 2 bedroom/1 bathroom guest house in the backyard. Today my tenant is moving into that 2 bedroom/1 bathroom guest house. Every time I...
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Wondering what everyone's experience is starting an LLC or sCorp to purchase your investment properties under? I live in CA, and I am looking to purchase a STR in Big Bear, CA and a LTR outside of CA.
Would it be be...
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As a Chicago landlord, I've noticed many local apartment listings that ask for a non-refundable move-in fee instead of a security deposit. I suspect this is partially due to Chicago's strict laws regarding security...
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I have a tenant who is moving out after having been busted with a large amount of drugs (approx $10,000) in the unit. I had started eviction proceedings against him but it seems he has moved out in advance of that ta...
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I am ready to purchase a condo that I am going to renovate and then flip. The seller is insisting that I pay them in actual, physical, cash.
Is this something that can be done? If so, how?
Thanks in a...
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I'm looking to purchase rental properties, and I recently spoke with a family member who told me that traditional financing for non-owner occupied properties is very difficult in my area (NW Indiana). If you are able ...
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So I have an interesting question: I have a SFH that I’m renting to my brother and his family. He was so excited when I evicted my last tenants a little over a year ago bc he really likes this house and wanted to liv...
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I have my first time dealing with a tenant who has trashed the home. Roughly $16,000 in damages. I realized there is a little I can do now but I’m looking for recommendations to avoid this in the future. Is there insu...
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We are looking to build a portfolio but don't quite have the resources to pay cash and/or finance another property this close to our last deal. Is seller financing a good idea to pick up a foreclosure in a location w...