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Carl G. Went to my first tax auction today
7 February 2013 | 14 replies

A few of you know that I'm just getting into this game. I went to the local tax auction (TX) today with a few empty lots in mind. I had previously done my research when the list first came out 3 weeks ago. Anyways,...

Nick Rivers How long is your turnover time?
9 February 2024 | 9 replies

Hello,  Just curious how long it is taking people's management company to turn over units?  Had 5 vacancys this year and the turnover time it took to get the unit ready was 12-22 days.  This isn't relating to getting ...

Derek Morrison First Direct Mail Campaign
19 August 2020 | 7 replies

I'm looking to start my first direct mail campaign this week. I plan on BRRR-ing the property and I had a few questions.1. Which direct mail service do you find to be the best (ie: lowest cost vs highest number of "go...

Mike K. Bad tenant and need good advice.
10 October 2022 | 4 replies

I recently bought a duplex and inherited a tenant since they refused to leave when i bought the house so i inherited 1 year of their 2 year lease (that i didnt sign or renew). I live in the first floor. This person do...

Karen F. Convert 3 BR back to 2 BR to keep good tenant?
19 July 2018 | 5 replies

I have a three family in New Britain.  The ground floor tenants are good - pay their rent on time, quiet, no trouble.  When we bought the building, it needed a total gut rehab, so we converted the units from big 2 BR ...

Christian Hutchinson Incident on Property
9 December 2014 | 6 replies

I have a rental that has a detached garage.  I changed all the locks on the main home which is a duplex and provided keys to my tenants.  I failed to change the locks on the garage, and the tenant stored their stuff i...

Nick M. Buying occupied house at foreclosure auction
21 July 2024 | 4 replies

I bought a house at a foreclosure auction and am in the process of signing contract and preparing for closing in 30 days. The house is currently occupied by the people that the bank foreclosed on. From your experience...

Henry T. What fees do your guests get hit with? Seattle 30 percent!!!
7 March 2023 | 40 replies

I'm quite shocked (and stunned) when I see how much is taxed on to my guest. Airbnb, for their fee,  seems to tack on about 14%, then City of Seattle(lodging tax) tacks on 16%, plus another $4 per night. Then Airbnb s...

Michael Salamone How much can I raise rent (in CT)?
18 July 2021 | 3 replies

Hello, I was wondering how much I can raise the rent in CT. Let’s say, hypothetically, I have a renter paying $1,000 a month for rent. However, I have seen similar rentals going for as much as $1,650 for rent. Now I’m...

Andrew Hofing Is it acceptable to have final inspection contingency on a As-is SFR house?
14 May 2015 | 3 replies

We are looking @ purchasing SFR house that needs a lot of work, probably $45K in renovations.  The property has a section 8 tenant that is mo. to mo. and seller is willing to evict prior to close.  These tenants have ...