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Hi all. What site or method do you use for background checks of potential renters? Thanks!
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First post 🤗. We are looking to buy a home for the first time for our primary residence in the Raleigh/Triangle area. We are pretty flexible in the specific location (remote work, homeschool our kids), but are looking...
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We replaced the deck on our rental house in 2016, but to make a long story short, we made a number of individual payments for various parts of the deck. We made payments for various materials, labor for different par...
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How many hard money loans do you feel safe having at the same time? It seems that using hard money to quickly close on a property along with avoiding high down payments is a good option. If buying right the homes can ...
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Hi! I’m an investor seeking tips for quick affordable rehab for a property that will be a 3bed/2bath in a downtown area. Currently the house is in really rough shape. I normally wouldn’t buy something like this but it...
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Hi BP Fam!
Looking into investing in a multi-unit in Oak Forest, Chicago, IL. I live in CA so trying to learn more about the area. From my quick drive around, it seems like a safe, quiet suburb. I will welcome any in...
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Get ready for Hurricane Matthew!
Here's a quick checklist to keep in mind for the next couple of days!
One flashlight per person in your household.
Batteries and battery operated radio.
First aid kit and medicine.
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Hi there. Can someone please explain briefly how the Lead Safe Certification in Cleveland is impacting landlords? I am finding plenty of information online about the program but nothing explaining how it is directly i...
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Hi. Can anyone recommend a good vendor that handles the required Lead Inspections to obtain Rental Licenses? Thanks.
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The Real Estate Business is safe in the hand of a real estate broker or agent. How renters find out their suitable home or apartment by a broker? Is it entirely safe to depend on a broker or agent too? Have anyone any...