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I messed up. First rental and first tenants, I screened for 3X income to monthly rent, above 600 credit score, passed criminal history, no evictions, landlord references, proof of income etc. etc.The only issue is, TH...
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So, a tenant caused extension damage to my property. I sued them in small claims court, and now the judge has issued a default judgement in my favor. Can someone tell me what the next steps are to get the money from t...
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Hi all,
I just recently purchased a 4-unit property in the Merrimack Valley area of Massachusetts.
My plan is to owner occupy one unit and rent out the other 3.
As closing approaches I am thinking of ideas on how t...
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First post on bigger pockets! I’m under contract on my first 3 family home and I’m exploring insurance options. I’m hoping someone (anyone) can shine some light on the differences between Homeowners, landlord, umbrell...
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I recently came across an opportunity to work with a local non-profit that is considering renting one or more of my properties. They help women get out of bad situations by providing housing, counseling (mental health...
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Thank goodness for BiggerPockets! Hoping you can help me with an issue I have on a tenant-damaged rental property.
The property is in Indianapolis IN and managed by a Property Management company; I live in California...
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I am trying to find a tenant and one came to me with a housing voucher. She is trying to sign for a year where she pays 1/3rd of the rent and (the gov?) pays the other 2/3rds? Risks and rewards to this type of tenant?
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Hello. Does anyone recommend a deposit alternative insurance company? I've been reading on the idea where no deposit has to be collected and it insures rent and damages. I only have 9 units and see some require 500+ u...
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Hey everyone,
My previous tenant has been asking me to give her some details to report to Credit Bureau. I am an Individual Landlord that doesn't report anything to Credit Agency. Do I need to provide her any detail...
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How do you assess the dollar value for damages on items that are not easy to repair but still have useful life and aren't due for replacement? I'm not talking about normal wear and tear. I'm talking about obviou...