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Hi guys, Was wondering if I could get your input. Our first out of state investment has been a learning experience for sure. Our PM said we'd need some yard work and house cleaning estimating it to be $800 -$1000. I s...
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Last night on the news there was a story about nightmare tenants George Zimmer and Jennifer Zimmer. They have been screwing landlords in Sioux Falls, Florida and possibly Chicago for years. I heard the name and realiz...
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Has ANYONE out there actually had a successful experience with tenants who have had an eviction previously?I pre-screen my tenants by saying "Total household income has to be 3x rent, no pets, smokers or evictions."Th...
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Those on VRBO know there was a mess with the payouts for months. It got fixed in January and they sent an email out apologies etc... I was receiving my payouts on time in February.
The past 2 payouts are not coming...
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I have a 2/1 SFH up for rent . Listed on Zillow and Marketplace . Now I am not running there every time someone wants to see it . ( too many no shows ) . So when I get a message , I answer their questions , that...
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Hi All,I have a future tenant that signed a lease and has given a security deposit already. I just received a call though from one of their references telling me to not let them move in and that they were in his pres...
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Does real estate investing ever seem like a giant pyramid scheme to anyone else? The way loans, lending, payments, and everything works almost seems like a pyramid scheme. Throw in syndications and private money and y...
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Hi everyone,
My rental property is a SFH (class A) in a great neighborhood and in the coastal region of the Bay Area known for outdoor spaces, nature and great quality of life. It is now on the market to rent and bec...
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Article by Joanne Scoratow
May the REAL lenders step forward please.
The number one question I get asked by a new mortgage broker is, are you a direct lender? This is an intrinsically important question that ...
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Acquired our first rental property and working to attract a qualified tenant. The rental is listed on Facebook and Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/102-S-30th-St-Harrisburg-... We have had 3 showings but hav...