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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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We had a showing at our home today....the agent stepped outside to take a cigarrette break, leaving the buyer inside alone for 10 minutes, then putting the cigarette out onto our exterior concrete patio.
Is it approp...
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I found a great deal on a Fannie Mae property. I am concerned because both neighbors mentioned "there were lots of drugs done in there" when I visited the property. All of which is speculation, so I decided to contact...
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I recently put a property under contract that was on a 1+ acre lot. I had a meeting with the country and they said that it appears that I am able to subdivide the lot into 3 lots - keep the existing house on one and c...
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I recently contracted a landscaping company to do a complete overhaul at my rental. Today, the tenant contacts me unhappy that they were using Round-Up as it contains glyphosate. Trying to reassure her, I sent her lin...
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If a tenant does damage to my unit but can't or won't pay for the repairs, can I document the damage and file a claim against his renters insurance?
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My property manager notified me that my tenant hadn't paid rent and an eviction process was set into motion. After she didn't pay within the week and a hearing was setup, which she did not appear as well, she ordered ...
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Looking for some advice on potential tenants that want to rent our airbnb for 30/60 days. I would require a signed lease from them as well as a security deposit. I know AirBnb does not allow links sent via messages....
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Hello All,Any one out there have any experience with new construction - vacation rentals in Isla Mujeres or other tourist areas of Mexico? I have been negotiating a deal and developer is offering financing. The deve...
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Hi guys, I know I will get a lot of hates from this but does STRs insurance really good as their price?From my experience so far, Airbnb never failed to cover any issues I had caused by guests. Also in case of fire or...