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Hey everyone - just wondering if those who have rentals want to chime in with their #1 best piece of landlording advice?
It would be awesome to have a massive thread full of tips to share with new landlords when the...
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Hi,
I have taken my first step towards real estate investment by buying a duplex - I plan on home-owner occupying one side (2 bedroom, 1 bath) and renting out the other side (3 bedroom, 1 bath). I am trying to figur...
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Hi all,I'd love some advice and insight based on experience. I have my first unit listed for rent and have received 3 inquiries from people who are moving to the area and have local family friend or family member who...
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Hello everyone! I am exploring renting my STR to MTR option when the summer travel season dwindles. What is your process for renting out your place after a potential tenant reaches out to you in Furnished Finder? Do y...
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I am reading this great book "Tenant Screening: The Ultimate Guide" on biggerpocket.
It says income must be three times the monthly rent. I am wondering if it is before or after tax.
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Been looking at property management software and not finding exactly what I want. Has anyone used one they are liking here are the things I am looking for:Software for a medium sized portfolio but growing 25-100 units...
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I am really only writing this because more and more frequently I have seen this come up. And it practically grinds a nail in my nerves to reward tenants for bad behavior by offering them cash to leave. It undermines l...
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I’m in the process of refining the way I handle viewings with potential tenants. I have a number of units, and with working a day job, scheduling in-person viewings for each prospective tenant has become far too time ...
I’ve heard it done both ways.... do you recommend showing property to anyone that calls or do you require an application first? I find that I waste a lot of time meeting people that don’t show up or that aren’t seriou...
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Had 3 people stop by my rental house to view it: a father and 2 teen sons. They said that was all the people who were going to move in. Received their applications today, same story.I called their current landlord and...