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When analyzing properties, is it wrong protocol to ask the listing Realtor what the units are renting for? I see others using 'RentOMeter' and Craigslist.
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I can set minimum stays on the weekends on Airbnb, but I was not able to find that same feature on VRBO. I has the option for seasonal settings or holidays.how are you setting weekend stays to 2 days for the year on V...
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With 2018 adding up to be yet another drought year in California, I'm surprised I don't hear more concern from real estate investors on the potential impact of the drought on housing prices.I see this as a two factor ...
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Hello BP!If you own properties in your own name (or a trust that you are the trustee of) is there a legal conflict managing and/or operating the properties under a DBA? This first came up when prospective tenants wou...
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Hello fellow investors.After watching various podcasts and YouTube videos and audiobooks and of course reading various posts on here, I am looking to formulate my RE team. I am looking for recommendations for a good C...
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My credit isn't the best and I am very adamant about purchasing my first real estate investment. I am working overtime to fix all the old inquires on my report as we speak. Do anyone have any advice on what should I e...
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I purchased a note that had a UPB that was near $100,000 on the tape. When all said and done and boarded with a servicer the UPB was recorded as about 3/4 of that number. The borrower admittted to owing the higher...
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Bought a primary residence with 10% down. Property has appreciated in 6 months so I can refi myself out of PMI. However, interest rate is going up by .125% and i have to pay closing costs of 2500. Is that normal? Tot...
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Hello I'm looking to switch management companies and would appreciate some recommendations. Most of the companies I see online are for large luxury apartment buildings. I'm looking for someone who works with smaller 4...
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Aside from calling the city and HOA, are there any online resources to look into, when considering if expanding the doors on a potential unit is allowed in that area?ie turning a duplex into a triplex, etc. I know the...