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Hey BP,I am a landlord looking to expand in rental properties. I've done it the traditional way of using my credentials; credit, job/salary, personal info. to getting a FHA loan. Although, initially the property was f...
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I'm currently in the process of closing on a property that will need about 1-2 weeks of renovation before searching for a tenant. It's a 3 bedroom 1 full bathroom 986 sq ft (detached car garage) built in 1950 with al...
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All,Hopefully closing on my first investment properties in OKC later this month. Any suggestions on insurance agents/brokers who work in the area is appreciated. Already have one quote, just looking to shop around a...
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Hi,I've had several roof leak issues just in the past 1 month. How should I screen roofing companies if I want to replace the entire roof? What are the criteria I should be looking in the material they use, etc.? Also...
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I wonder how often other industries drive for dollars… I was thinking about that on the ride to a showing this morning, and was looking at all of the misc. roofs that were covered in moss on the way to Dracut. Maybe t...
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Does anyone have experience with asking their employer about switching from a W2 employee to a consultant so that you can take advantage of the Real Estate Professional status? If the employer pays your LLC S-Corp ins...
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I bought a duplex this year and formed an LLC(probably unnecessary for one property, I know). The duplex is still in my name though. I need to file LLC Taxes and personal taxes, correct? I’d like to use my tax prepare...
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I contacted the electric company yesterday to switch the utility to my name after my tenant moved out. Despite having very good credit, they stated they are now charging landlords a $359 deposit to have service in th...
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Hi All, My tenant called at 10 pm on Jan. 1st to let me know that the furnace (natural gas boiler) was constantly cycling on and off and the temp was dropping in the home. I instructed him to contact the local HVAC c...
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We have an STR in Florida. Just switched to a property management company. The Mgt company is saying they are not allowed / required to share the names of the guests staying in our home with us. Is this accurate?