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What are the top three things needed to learn when starting out in real estate? I want to make a change. Nothing scares me more than dreading coming to sit behind a desk for the next 40 years.
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I'm looking at a house that has past history of flooding the basement. Owner had fixed the damage in 2014 and installed sump pump with lifetime warranty. No issues since then other than pump got activated a few times ...
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Happy New Years BP. I have a question about adequate walkway lighting on a 3 family property. -Off street parking is in the back-Units 1 and 2 can be accessed from the back-Unit 3 access is in the front, which require...
Hi all,I have plans to install an ADT alarm at my home. But I'm confused if an ADT monitored security system needs a landline connection. I have noticed that we can buy a security system without a landline or a landli...
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Hey guys!
We "inherited" old washer and dryer when purchased a 4-plex not long ago. Washer's fine, but dryer takes 2 cycles to dry the clothes, and one tenant is complaining.
Should we replace the dryer, and if yes, w...
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We purchased a 8 unit property last year in Aurora, Colorado and are having issues with the homeless. The 8-unit is a 2 story split level with basically a long hallway on each floor with 2 units on each side of the ha...
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Do you do this yourself? How frequently?Do you pay to change out ac filters or expect tenants to do that? How frequently?Do you provide fire extinguisher in each rental?I’m trying to think of any opportunities I hav...
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Hi all,I recently purchased a 3 unit building that had undergone a full rehab. Most things turned out okay, but the heating systems were a worry during the closing process and that concern has proven justified. Each u...
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Hey guys! First, thanks for your consideration, I have gotten so much help from this forum it's amazing.
I have 2 rental properties in Denver Co, and I do rent by the room. one of my properties faces north and sout...
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I have a triplex that has one natural gas furnace that heats the entire building. I believe there is only one thermostat to control it and it is located in one of the units. What can I do to control the heat? Can I di...