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HelloI have heard this over and over again from previous investors that lost it all in 2008 and I am starting to hear it right now again. How do these individuats loose everything due to being overleveraged?
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I am a 44 year old teacher who suddenly inherited property in San Diego when my father passed away unexpectedly. I have no experience managing tenants or property. The home is a single family home in the Clairemont ...
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My apologies in advance for being verbose, but the details are necessary. I've been living in my home for 7+ years and I've seen the neighborhood change with some property owners renting out their homes instead of sel...
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I purchased a house with .33 acres in WA state, after carefully measuring it seems I only have .27. Apparently the neighbor to the back and side of me has been using my land(he built a little road for his truck and bu...
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Hi everyone! I recently renewed my lease but just found out the new owners are now building two ADUs in the backyard. This is more a question from a tenant’s POV—but I figure people in real estate were the best people...
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O boy here goes try to make a long story shortHad first, last and security upfront.Couple moved in july, he was arrested in september.Rent was due September 1st never paid still as of today. I was forced to use their ...
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Let’s start a list of issues with the property it self and how we fixed them:1. Painted over wall paper - used a belt sander with 60 grit, then a skim coat mud, then normal paint prep.2. Not enough matching doors - re...