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Hi Guys,I'm working on updating my leases for future tenants. I learned from on landlord on BP that charges a break lease fee that is almost close to the rent amount, thus allowing him to legally keep the security dep...
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How do most landlords track tenant security deposits and refunds? Do people just use a pencil and paper or is there specialized software for this? Or is there a third hidden option?
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Hello to everyone I’m new here in bigger packets I’m about to finish my first book “how to invest in real estate”. I have a few questions before I will buy my first house.I just got my social security number lately (I...
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I'm fairly certain I read somewhere that people sell mobile homes on lease options, aka Rent-to-Own. My question is how do you structure this deal differently than using a lease option to sell a SFH?
I just ordere...
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Hi folksI have made a mistake of allowing a voucher-assisted tenant to move in when she did not have the full amount of security deposit during Lease signing. Had her sign an impromptu agreement I drafted myself, whic...
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With more investors turning to private money lenders for faster funding, what benefits have you seen from using private financing versus traditional bank loans?
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More and more Utility companies make it the responsibility of the landlord when the tenant has an outstanding utility bill at move-out even so the lease mandates for the tenant to be responsible for the utilities. Has...
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Hi all, I was wondering if you can legally charge Tennants for cleaning and painting fees on move out? or I'm thinking these tasks are the responsibility of the landlord/owner of the property. I guess a simple solutio...
Looking for clarity on charges that may be applied to security deposit.
Tenant moved out after two years leaving an extremely dirty house ( floors, carpets, cabinets, appliances, outdoor area/yard). A very badly ...
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My partner and I have found a deal that includes 18 units for $1,168,000 with seller financing 25% down, 5% interest, 5 year balloon, 30 year amortization schedule. We need about $320k to allow for some reserves. We h...