Hi guys,I have a question and Im curious as to what you think. Say a new investor is starting out and he can relocate himself to anywhere in the western states that he wanted ( Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, eastern Washing...
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What have you guys found has been proven, in your experience, to truly add value to your properties?I just bought my first property and it's pretty turn key, but I'm wondering what can set it apart from other SFH's in...
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It seems about 90% of my inquiries on a rental include a “ I have one or more ESO’s”. It used to be a trickle here and there, but now it’s just about everyone. It’s more the college age crowd where everyone has an ESO...
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I have MLS access and I’m able to do searches and see properties that are owned by banks such as Wells Fargo, Citibank and others. Now the question is if these properties are not yet available for sale on MLS what...
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Just curious how many have opted to resurface old tubs rather than replacing them. If you have, were you pleased with the results? Did they hold up in rentals?
I refinished a few tubs in the eighties will good result...
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I am considering staging rental units. Has anyone else tried this?Do you think I can rent a unit faster or for more money if it is staged?I've staged homes for rent and I've rented furnished apartments but I've never...
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Hey guys!
I've found a lovely duplex in my area (just outside the Birmingham AL area) It is in a B neighborhood and it is listed at 30k. I am considering house hacking this property. But it needs a lot of work and I ...
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Good afternoon all my fellow STR'ers!I have a home in Florida that I STR in Four Corners, FL when I'm not there. It is a good sized home (3000 sf) in a great location on a lake. I've done reasonably well renting it ou...
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I keep hearing that homeowners insurance is high in Florida because of hurricanes, which makes sense. I am assuming it is not high state-wide, but in the areas that have history of hurricane damage to homes. Is this t...