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Hi guys,
I just purchased a home warranty plan for a property that I own as a rental. I think many people here would think this is a terrible idea but I think the benefit is in the nuance so let me explain.
First, h...
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Hello,I am looking at buying a simplisafe system. I have a Vacant unit that has been broken into twice now over a course of 2 months. And I am fed up with it.I want to install a security system. Of course, the unit do...
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I'm the common area property manager for a shopping center here in California (my family owns the gym located within the shopping center, gym is currently closed due to COVID, parking lot is empty).
I received a call...
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You need to protect your assets, trust me:When people are getting started in real estate, they often assume they need to form an entity like an LLC or an S corporation first thing. The two main reasons for this are to...
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Hey everyone!Does anybody have experience using Latchel, the maintenance request partnership that is available through RentRedi? $25/month for handling all maintenance requests and tenant calls, contractor dispatch et...
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A moderate or major issue passed by a home inspector but the first tenant notices it. Or a roof goes bad according to expectation. Or a tenant trashes a place. In these scenarios is a property manager comfortable to ...
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Looking for advice on how landlords handle pests and rodents in lease agreements. How do you structure your leases regarding tenant - landlord responsibilities? As a landlord, how specific do you get and at what poin...
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Hi. We own a restaurant building in Downtown Phoenix, and my tenant is having a horrible time with indigence hanging out or parking there at night and leaving dirty diapers and other items. We have all the no trespass...
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What is the Best Way to Handle Weekend Maintenance Calls?
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How often do you inspect your rental homes?