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Question - can we still require a non refundable deposit for service animals in Washington State? Potential tenant is asking if it is required since it is a service animals - oh and there are TWO!
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I have just acquired my first rental property, a 4-plex, and will be updating each unit as the current tenant moves out. The biggest line item in each unit is flooring, currently each unit has carpet in every room exc...
New to investing - what’s a good rule of thumb to budget as a cushion for normal home maintenance and repairs (IE: roof replacement, HVAC replacement, etc) for an older home versus a newer home?
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Hello all,Yesterday I installed my first Wifi enabled thermostat and I'm in love. Basically, Home Depot was offering 30% off of their thermostats, and my local utility (Austin Energy) offers an $85 rebate on thermosta...
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The lease on a commercial space I have rented for 7 yrs is up for renewal. Problem is 6 months ago new building owner took over. He is taking full advantage. Increasing rent by 20%. I know I have the leverag...
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I am considering starting out in my local neighborhood because there are a lot of Pre-foreclosures and houses for sale in my area. With that being said could this be a sign of a bad market to invest in? I kinda have...
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Today I got 2 inquiries from prospective renters with service dogs. One is a chihuahua, and the other inquirer's dog is a puppy, and not even certified yet. It still has 26 weeks of training left before being certifie...
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Hi BPs,We have a rental in Georgia that has a washer dryer hookup. Unfortunately the placement of a water heater in close proximity to the water and vent hook ups is preventing the tenant from fitting a washer and dry...
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There are many ways to approach this difficult task of convincing a owner or landlord to rent to you as an investor ONLY to sublease (aka Master lease) the home to furnished short-term rental.#1 NUMBERS GAME: It's no...
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I recently closed on a condo in San Francisco and put it up for rent. The response has been ultra sluggish and slow. Been in the market now 3 weeks with very low inquiry rate. Anyone in the San Francisco market having...