I am curious to hear from my peer landlords. What landlording tasks do you do that can be automated instead of doing it manually every time?
Paying your insurance premiums automatically from your bank is one...
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I've been mulling this over for a while now and I'm not sure how much is the right amount to charge in a security deposit. So I wanted to get some opinions. My gut says something like "two months the rent" but that ca...
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Hi guys!I am just starting out in the rental business! I have a few questions pertaining to background checks and leasing apps.#1. Where can I find a background check application for my future tenants, and what sites ...
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I just found a 3-unit rental one block away from a college in a Class B/C neighborhood. Asking price: $380kRent: unit 1 $1200 tenant occupied , unit 2 $1200 currently empty, unit 3 $800 tenant occupied. Concerns: Unit...
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I have been advised (in Brandon's book) to seek legal and tax advice before undertaking a partnership with friends. I need advice on what structure would be most beneficial for my real estate investing business. Also,...
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Hello BP!I am interested in buying a 185k 2019 new house in a B+ area, it has 4 beds 2.5 bath, I am considering renting it by the room for 600+ per room. As this area has lots of new grads got decent jobs with 60k+ in...
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While turning over a vacant rental property, I noticed that the lower storage pan in the fridge, along with the shelf support, was broken. Unfortunately, I didn't notice this prior to refunding the security deposit (...
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Hello BiggerPockets Community,
I'm a newbie landlord I've decided to offer my property as a medium-term rental (typically 1 to 6 months). I believe this duration is ideal for attracting professionals on temporary ass...
Greetings All, I have a property (SFR) that's going to be vacant for a few months. During this vacancy the power and water will both be on in my name. Squatters are not a problem in my area as far as I am aware, bu...
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Hi I am hoping to purchase my first rental property and have already set up an LLC for all of the tax benefits that it brings.I was hoping to get a mortgage to own the property in Charlotte NC under my LLC's name with...