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I had a tenant for 5.5 years who just moved out, and it is my first time turning over a property. I spent several days repainting (lots of holes, marks, etc), cleaning, steam cleaning the carpet - am not planning ...
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Ok, that probably wasn't nice, but it IS true. Just wanted to share my excitement (yes, I get excited) that I mailed out two handwritten letters last week, and one of them called me back. :) By my math that's 50%
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I’m really exited, want learn more about Real state investing. Planning to buy my first rental property in 2022 (Detroit, MI)
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I am looking at a potential rental property, it was built in 1994 and has no cosmetic updates (wallpaper borders, formica countertops in the kitchen and bathrooms, old plumbing bathroom fixtures, a slightly mauve/bro...
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Hello!
I am closing on my first RE property in a week and it's a 3-1 SF in a B- to C-grade Cleveland area. Trying to rehab the house and then planning to rent it out.
I was hoping to get some inspiration from the B...
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This happened to me many times over. There would be a minor water leak, may be next to bathtub or under kitchen sink, but tenant never bothers to report that and by the time it was reported, it has damaged my cabinets...
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Home built 1980, original installation. Wondering whether to blow in insulation on top of old or take out old before putting in new insulation.
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Hello all! First time poster, long time lurker...
I have rentals, but this is the first property I am considering flipping. I would take a high price, but mostly want to hold for at least 1-3 yearly leases. Renting a...
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I bought this duplex 5/17 and put in new appliances, floor and paint. I am considering putting in a dishwasher to increase the appeal of the units accompanied with a higher rent price. My first thought is to just add...
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My fiance and I recently purchased a house from someone who had owned her house since 1992, and had made only necessary repairs while living in it. Upon listing her house for sale to move out of the state, she remodel...