Why is Fresno so coy about the monthly charges for utilities? It's funny - the FAQ on the city website under "what are the fees for utilities" is answered with a non-answer with some vague mention that fees are calcu...
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Hi , I'm new here, i'm french and i need some advices regarding liability insurances : I'm just about to buy a property near Birmingham Al (closing next week ) to rent and i would like to protect myself as much as p...
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Hi! My contractor is requesting a third of total renovation cost as down payment - but I've hired him for labor only (I'm providing the supplies etc). I would feel more comfortable paying a normal labor rate as we pro...
Hi,I’ve purchased two properties via Ohio Cashflow ~6 months ago and I would like to share my experience. Before I made my decision, people’s reviews helped a lot so I would like to help future investors make a more i...
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I used to own 4 rentals in west Texas. My property manager only charged $300 for tenant placement. I understand that I probably can't get that rate in Minneapolis, but I honestly feel that a full months rent for ten...
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Considering the current circumstances, what is stopping me if I create brokerage that is offering buyer agent only with flat fee of 5k-10k ? My job is to submit bid and negotiate only. Buyer go to open house directly.
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Maintenance is one of the biggest challenges, maybe even #1, in the Property Management industry.Seems maintenance is, Never Fast Enough for Tenants, or Cheap Enough for Owners!One of the biggest challenges for everyo...
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I just graduated high school, class of 2023, and I chose to get into real estate instead of commit to a college degree. I live about an hour east out of Pittsburgh. Being so young (literally just turned 18) I don't ha...
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I am a general contractor that partnered with 3 investors to flip a house. We all agreed to hire my company to do the renovation and agreed on a set budget and got a contract by my company. My company completed the re...
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What is the best process/searches for vetting contractors for projects? In a world of options, how can we narrow it down to the quality ones that aren’t raping pockets, and protect the future? Is there a particular pr...