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I have my first rental property and my first tenant is a needy one. He literally calls at least once a week about a problem. Some were legit, like a running toilet. Others, not so much; such as his wife thinking there...
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Luxury vinyl tile versus ceramic tile. What’s your opinion? LVT is obviously easier lay. Ceramic tile can last a very long time unless somebody purposely damages it or drop something heavy on it and cracks it.
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I am closing on our first long term rental. Any tips or rules to have in place is greatly appreciated!
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Hello BP,Before I go into the deal specifics I feel like I have to justify WHY I am choosing to invest in San Diego. Essentially it all boils down to my current situation. I am a first time buyer, Navy veteran current...
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This isn't what I was hoping to be doing today, but here goes! I have a tenant in a newly renovated detached mother in law suite, well kept, well maintainanced unit, whose rent of $950 is due on the 10th of each month...
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I hear everyone in just about every podcast say that they have access to their local MLS. I have been investing for the past 4+ years in the buy-and-hold arena and have just recently begun learning more and getting...
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Hello all,I am currently in a situation where one of our retail property tenants is refusing to acknowledge and pay late fees as stated in the lease. This property is a family property and until recently it was manage...
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From speaking with a couple of mortgage brokers, the option fee cannot be used as "an acceptable source of borrower funds" as stated by HUD. Could the the tenant / buyer sign a purchase contract with a non-refundable ...
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I made an offer $12K below asking price for a vacation condo in Hawaii and have it under contract. Everything has been going smoothly with the process until I just saw that the appraisal came back BELOW our purchase p...
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Hello!We're trying to purchase our second rental property. It is two homes on one piece of land and sold "as-is", which we understood to mean the seller would make no repairs. It appeared to be in good condition but w...