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I'm a huge fan of durable flooring for rentals. (I won't do carpet.) My personal favorite is porcelain tile as it's practically bulletproof and aesthetically acceptable here in Texas. Sometimes, though tile is not a...
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My parents are on the verge of retirement (unfortunate timing) and I'm trying to think outside of the box for them with their current retirement strategy. Right now they own a 4BR/4BA home in central PA as their prima...
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Let me start by being crystal clear. I am very sympathetic to all of those who have been exposed to COVID-19 – those who have either struggled through severe (or even mild) symptoms and certainly those who have passe...
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I'm leaving in rented apartment in Fairfax County, Virginia. My apartment manager gave me notice to evacuate apartment. I visited rental office to discuss the extension of lease term but she upfront rejected extension...
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One of my tenants dryers stopped working they texted me today, they have not paid their rent for this month and they have been paying their rent a month late almost every month so they are essentially never caught up....
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Late last year,
partnership company acquired a multi family property that help I manage.
Rents were ok but all utilities
were included per the lease. Net income is low because of this reason. As soon
as each lease...
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I really wanted to save this for my introductory post... and this forces me to make that post happen soon!! Anywho.... I planned on hanging up bandit signs in the wee hours of the morning... well my alarm clock went o...
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Hi BP! My name is Scott and I am just starting out my real estate investing venture this year. I find it to be imperative for all investors to look back on their past and understand how their formal educations have he...
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Looking to purchase our first home... have been recommended to waive inspections if we're serious in having an offer accepted (finally)My question: Would it make sense to waive inspection in this situation and have an...
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We all have different cleaning standards, but some people are just filthy! Below are images from an actual apartment that's been occupied by the same tenant for almost 30 years. He pays 15% below market rate but has n...