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Okay so I used to be pretty smart. Or so I thought. But it's been a while since I've done anything remotely "active" in the property investment world. I have been renting out a few places as a sole proprietor that jus...
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Hello! This is probably going to be a bit long and I will try to keep my ranting to a minimum, but I want to make sure I include enough info/backstory to hopefully get some proper advice.
I have been interested in r...
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I am getting ready to rent out my first investment property and am trying to figure out what incentives, policies, etc. to put into my lease. I would like to hear some of the biggest/most common problems other investe...
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I have recently listed my first rental unit (a LEGAL/permitted ADU in Utah.. many basement/in-law rentals here are definitely not legal/permitted) and am trying to pre-screen inquiries BEFORE scheduling showings with ...
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Actually, I inherited THREE terrible tenants. But one is causing me more of a pain than the other two put together. Here's the summary of my three tenants:1. The continually late nice guy - artist. living paycheck to ...
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Currently have a listed 4-plex for sale, 100% occupied. As a screening tool, I ask for proof of funds before we bother a tenant and show the property. To me, any liquidity qualifies: bank letters, bank statements, sto...
He is an experienced investor who I’ve wanted to partner with for a while. He seems to be very successful. He is asking for $100,000 Hard cashup front. Looks like return is 8% cash on cash. I need guidance. These are ...
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About 6 months ago I reached out to my property manager in writing and ask them to raise rents on all my properties by $25. I reminded them to do this about a month before each lease renewed. When I got my lease re...
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I had the property manager send a friendly reminder, reminding tenants that rent is due on the 1st. Tenant 1, paid no problemo. Now on the other hand the other tenant states, "I get a three day grace period by law!!!"...
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So in the next few months I plan to buy my first duplex! I plan to house hack; rent out one side and live In the other. While running the numbers a thought crossed my mind about my girlfriend paying rent. Here’s the t...