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I routinely browse Craigslist ads for other rentals being offered in order to stay on top of what other landlords are offering in my market.
I have seen some landlords advertising $0 security deposit. I'm baffled as...
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Hello Bigger Pockets!I am just getting started with Real Estate investing, but I do not live in the best market. Up here in Alaska, the house prices are high, rent is low, and it is very expensive to remodel a house. ...
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This past weekend we had two different applications for two different properties that had one thing in common. Both applicants submitted totally fake W-2s. You can’t just rely on automated screenings. You really need...
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I'm starting to receive applications for a unit I have for rent. As a full-time working single mom, I don't respond to texts, calls or emails right away and try to block out time once or twice a week to respond to ev...
Hello,We are taking applications for our first rental home. We have two strong candidates right now and would love your thoughts on this.First, it is a higher-end rental ($2350/month for a small 3 BR, 2 BA single fami...
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Hello Fellow BP Members,My very first property, a 2-flat, is well on its way to closing the sale. I was going to hire a property manager but last minute changed my mind! So now I need to come up with a lease agreement...
How do you start business credit in order to help finance real estate loans? And she business credit better than personal credit?
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Hi does anyone have experience in charging tenants an application fee? I don’t want to be excessive but if it costs $15 for a credit check I would like to make about $15 per applicant for my time to show and process/ ...
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I understand we are in difficult times. I am hoping to understand what my options are. I submitted permit applications for building, plumbing and electrical to Orange NJ seven weeks ago. When submitted they noted covi...
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So, I'm working on a current deal atm with lease to own. I'm not 100% if it is the same person or not. You all know hot the world of wonderful internet is. You type in someone name, and something might pop up. So toda...