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First I want to say hi, I am fairly new to the forum but I have been reading alot of posts and discussions. There's a fairly big town 30 min from me and the real estate market is definitely a buyer's market, and there...
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I own several smaller duplex/triplex properties and just bought my first small apartment building (7 suites). The previous landlord's garbage system was the following:
Each tenant is responsible for taking their garb...
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What is your favorite dynamic pricing app? Everbooked vs. BeyondPricing vs. The Others? The best electronic door lock? The best Wi-Fi Thermostat? How about a Guest communication app? Synchronized calendar? What makes ...
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I have a rental that is available near a college (typically students occupy this). I am wondering what people think of the value of 'smart upgrades'. Has anyone done any testing or research on doing some smart home up...
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I'll be closing on my 2nd rental property this year. The first rental came with renters so there was no need to change the locks.But with this one I will be.I'm currently leaning towards purchasing the MFS Icore Dead...
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Hi BP!This is part of a series where I detail the conversion of four units from long-term rentals to short-term Vacation Rentals (VR.)Synopsis of this part: Setting up wifi for your guests and for smart devices in you...
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Hey BP so I'm excited because it's looking like I'm going to be the proud owner of a 4-plex breaking my analysis paralysis buuuuuuut I could use some direction.
1. currently the water is paid by the land lord half th...
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All:I have a 4plex up in Anchorage, AK. I've owned it since Aug of 2018 and in the last year I have had 4 separate claims filed for various water leaks that have cost thousands each... First one was trim nails driven ...
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I'm completely renovating a new rental property in Catonsville next week and am trying to decide on gas or electric utilities for each property and can't find any real definitive suggestions either way with good reaso...