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I own a three-unit in Chicago which has strict regulations about accepting security deposits therefore I've recently started doing non-refundable move-in fees as most landlords do here. I have a tenant that was great ...
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Dear BP, I inherited a PM when I bought my turnkey rental last year. Since the beginning, there was not any conversation or update initiated by the PM and I always had to track him down after I noticed an issue. M...
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@Gail White wrote in an earlier post:I have made an offer on a house where there has been a very heavy smoker living for a number of years. The originally white popcorn ceiling is now yellow over the entire surface. T...
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I have been investing in real estate for over 20 years, but have no experience in short term rentals like Airbnb. I was hoping some of you could give me some things to consider as I try to decide to LTR or STR. I live...
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Concerning wholesaling and the nonrefundable deposit:1.) Why do wholesalers implement these (especially if the deal is a legitimate deal)?2.) How can a new real estate investor convince a wholesaler that a nonrefundab...
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We recently had a 2 guest, 4 night booking including New Years eve blocked by airbnb. We received the booking inquiry with a "red flag" from airbnb which we had never seen before. We told the guest we were unable to a...
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This was an amazing resource when i started investing a few years ago. In the past 6 months to a year all I get is spammed by wholesalers. Has this site gone the way of Facebook and grown a bit too much? These are "...
Looking Inside Your Tenant’s Mind
Basic Mind-Reading Report 101 for Landlords
By: Dan Auito (my experience, yours may vary)
This report will give you perspective and understanding in the realm of your tenant’s mindse...
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i am really struggling as a new agent. it is my first month and it now going to be entering the winter time. i am almost broke and need to lead generate to get some quick money.Who should i cold call? should i open ...
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Hello,I recently sold a house in Southern California where the market is tanking so I do consider myself lucky enough to get it sold without losing a ton of money. Anyway, what should I do with the profit? I'm singl...