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Over the past few years I have used Utica and recently American Modern. Both had some pretty ridiculous comments after they did inspections on the homes. I take CARE of my properties so it seemed like they needed to p...
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6 months vacant, lowered price twice, $400 under market, still can't find a tenant for one of my rentals. Have about 300K equity in this one. Type of tenants it attracts are not great. Everyone want's to apply but the...
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I’m looking for recommendations on lock sets for my common area entry doors on my 4 plex. I’m not sure I want something electronic as it gets really cold where I live. I want something that’ll automatically lock as th...
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Hello BP Fam, I wanted to start this discussion about negotiation strategies to learn from community and share few of my own tips which I use for negotiation when investing out of state. Please share your favorite ne...
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Was thinking about sending out Christmas cards to tenants. I only own 1 rental property and both my tenants are fantastic. I was even thinking about a small $50 amazon/gift card for both of them? How common is it to...
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Hi all,
I'm currently under contract on a duplex for 370k in the Fort Walton beach, FL area. I'm currently trying to use a VA loan to purchase the duplex and fix up one unit and house hack the other. The idea was bri...
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Hey guys so I’m pretty new to this, I been trying to buy a rental property for about a year now and it’s been nearly impossible in this crazy market and I’m also based on Long Island which definitely doesn’t help so f...
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What is the best loan to use in a fix and flip
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Hi all, Thanks for stopping by to offer some advice. I am currently about 1 month out from closing on a duplex in Cleveland. I got the inspection done and mold was found in the attic and basement of the house. A mold ...
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Hello,I live up New England and have the opportunity to buy a rental (a house) in Cape Coral, FL. My question is, Does the Renter pay for the water treatment material like salt and conditioners, or should I supply th...