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My husband and I own a non RSO duplex in LA. We were looking to buy another multi family this year. But with just learning that Costa Hawkins will likely be repealed in November, we are holding off to see what the ou...
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Hello! In Minneapolis and St. Paul we have rent control 3%. Am I allowed to increase rent more than 3% when I buy the duplex? Thanks!
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Hello BP,I wanted to give everyone an update on some happenings here in California. A ballot initiative is gaining steam to raise taxes on properties valued at more than $3 million. This could effect many owners. Prop...
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Do you own in Portland, Maine? Do you live in Portland? Then you need to know about Question 1 on the ballot this November 7th. Question 1 is a citizens' initiative that will (among other things):-impose rent control ...
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There are a lot of new and old investors on the forums. In honor of Halloween what are the scariest things about investing past, present, or future for experienced investors? What's the scariest thing for new investors?
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Jefferson County Relating to Jefferson County, proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Alabama of 1901, to specify that a tenant or tenants who receives residential garbage service from the county, a municipalit...
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Dear Property Owners,all statewide tenant organizations this year are trying to repeal Costa-Hawkins. The repeal would allow local jurisdictions (cities and counties) to establish rent levels below market rates in all...
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We are considering a section 8 applicant for one of our properties. I heard the Kansas City section 8 office can be difficult to deal with. Is this true?Any advice when dealing with the section 8 office on main St? Ar...
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I'm a new investor (2019) with 2 properties (1 SFH solely owned and 1 apartment building, co-owned with family) in the Bay Area. I've also been investing in the Indianapolis area, more for cash flow and tax benefits (...