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I'm looking for a 3 flat in Chicago as my first investment property and recently came across a legal 2 flat with a 3rd illegal apartment in the attic. Currently all 3 unites are occupied.I know there are some risks w...
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I have a tenant who moved out left place extremely dirty, did not pay last months late fee. they were suppose to be out by 31st of January. They moved into the new place on the 1st of February and moved there belong...
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I've got a contract on a small apartment building in DC that is partially occupied. I'd like to eventually facelift the units and raise the rents. I'm aware of the TOPA requirements, and I have clauses in the contract...
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How would you handle the personal property left by a tenant who has broken the lease, not paid December rent, and advised she moved out to another town 3 weeks ago? Tenant keeps scheduling appointment to pick up item...
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Hi all,I live in Denver and my wife and I have found that there is a shortage of affordable rentals for permanent residents in ski towns. We are considering whether to find some cheaper housing to rehab with dorm roo...
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Interesting model. Subdivide a commercial space at busy shopping plaza into small studios designed for hair stylists and beauty boutiques. 100 to 300 square feet, all utilities included, insurance, security as well. ...
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I am just curious how to protect myself from tenant accusations of hurting himself in the house because of things like: - "the doors are too narrow and I am disabled" or "your stairs or stair case to the patio are too...
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I'll try to keep it short. Wife and I are interested in buying her mom's home. We currently own a town home, have a young family, and have been gearing up to start looking for something larger. Mom wants to sell it fo...
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Hello all, I'm looking at Columbus, Ohio as a potential investing area. Are there any investors, PM, or realtors who can tell me more about the University district and surrounding areas around OSU? It appears that ren...
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Some background: My goal for my first investment property is a combination BRRRR/house hack. I want to buy a large single family property (4-5 Beds,2-3 baths) and turn it into a duplex. My girlfriend and I will live i...