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Hi everybody,I own and self-manage two properties in DC. They are both units in large luxury condominiums. One is in Chinatown, the other is in Capitol Hill.Wondering if the community has some wisdom to share on the ...
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Building a spec home. Who do you need to have W9's and Certificate of Insurance for? I understand that all trades need to have these but what about the GC or company doing engineering work? How do I know who I need...
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Will you allow your tenant to paint the walls of your house?What if your tenant ask you if he can paint the walls of the house and will restore the original color once he decides to move out.What will you tell him?
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I think the general consensus is that if you’re looking to scale up and build a large buy/hold portfolio, to hire out professional property managers from day 1. I get it, no one wants to get caught up fixing toilets a...
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Hello, does anyone have recommendations for good/investor friendly contractors in Eastern Connecticut? Also do you think its better to have a majority of the rehab work done by a licensed professional or a handyman ?
Hey Y'all,
I work as a professional handyman and have several rentals in the Northern Suburbs of Atlanta. I see many posts on hiring handymen and contractors. This is an area that is difficult; good contractors (a...
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Hello to the community!
Another newbie question here so I apologize in advance. If I hired a PM that would also take care of collections (among other things) would I still need a service like rent redi?
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First off I want to apologize to those of you reading that has seen a post talking about Umbrella v LLC. After doing some research I found out what works best for me and wanted to share in case a fellow investor is st...
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I just bought a duplex and I need someone to cut the grass. The tenants won't do it. I want to hire someone reputable but I've been quoted a $40 minimum. They have workers comp, which is a big plus.
I thou...
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Hello BP!Just got my first duplex this year and starting to learn the game more. I was wondering ways how you guys save money on taxes? Do you do it yourself or hire a tax professional? I just watched a recent Bo call...