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Looking at a few auction.com properties and had a question. Many are being advertised as occupied but the have interior pictures that look completely vacant. Typically occupied properties will just have exterior and...
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I am renovating a 1940ish Bungalow and have noticed a lot of cracked paint over plaster that appears to be lead based paint. Can this be scrapped off and what are other toxic things I should be aware of in this old home?
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Does anyone have experience renting to someone who has intentions of using the unit to Airbnb? I have had someone from out of state approach me saying they will sign a 1 year lease and then manage an Airbnb in the un...
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If there ever was an off topic post . THIS IS IT.
This is my 100th post and following tradition I am announcing it to the world.
Man I now have to start watching how much time I spend on the forum. It's eating into ...
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This question is for both flippers and buy and hold investors:-What are your top 5 neighborhoods you prefer to buy in and why do you prefer those neighborhoods?-What are the top 5 neighborhoods you AVOID buying in and...
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The Arkansas Attorney General filed suit yesterday against an infamous Central Arkansas landlord for violating the Arkansas Deceptive Trade Practices Act. The lawsuit alleges that properties belonging to Entropy Syste...
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Hello,One of the guests from one of the short term rental platforms stayed for a few months with a home owner in Northern California. Prior to leaving, the guest wrongfully accused the homeowner by stating the owner i...
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I have heard that offline deals are usually better due to less competition.I wonder how those deals exist. Specifically I would like to know:a/ If seller can get more by putting deals online and attracting more offers...
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Hi all, newbie here. I have a 4 plex near Ventura, CA that I am interested in purchasing as my first investment property. When I contacted the real estate agent he informed me that I could not view the interior until ...
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Hi! I own a rent controlled Duplex In Oakland, and after a year I am finally in the process of moving into one of the units. During this moving prep process I’ve been by a lot and it appears my actual tenant must have...