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I was trying to be pre-approved for a new primary and ran into some issues with the lender not wanting to count my income on my duplex. Backstory:I purchased a duplex in may of 2022. One half was rented($1300) the oth...
Hi, my name is Jumel I reside in San Jose ca, Im interested in investing in real estate. I have no experience in real estate or investing. I am here to learn.
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I came across a deal through my wholesale mailers and am trying to make chicken soup out of you know what. She was way off on a wholesale price, but asked if I was interested in buying the property myself if she coul...
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I never see anything talked about or written on the proper way to conduct an Annual (or bi-annual) inspection on a rental.Conducting the inspections without charging the tenant for maintenance (if) needed seems pointl...
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Hey everyone. I was wanting to know the legalities of bird-dogging mortgage notes from private investors in the state of NC. When I do the google researches, all I see is "Illegal activity" related content. I'm not su...
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Hi all - Curious to hear if anyone has experience house hacking in San Diego, CA! I'm hoping to move down there around this time next year and also start my real estate investment journey with a house hack. Hope to he...
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Have tenants who claim they have breathing problems and requested the air ducts to be cleaned. I looked it up and there is no scientific evidence that cleaning air ducts improves air quality according to the EPA.Air d...
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The apartment below mine reported a ceiling leak. I’ve thoroughly checked my unit, and there is no sign of a leak coming from my apartment. At the time of the leak, my tenant was showering, but everything around the b...
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Hello,Would like to ask for opinion/advise how to deal with the tenant's requests upon moving out to return the security deposit and half of the paid rent for the last month. Please read the correspondence below betwe...
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Hello all, I am new to the forum and decided to become active. I have read enough posts here to know that this forum has some very experienced and knowledgeable investors who may be able to provide some insight regar...