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Ellie Narie What happens to the security deposit when you rent to roommates?
27 October 2021 | 7 replies

If you rent out an apartment to two unrelated people (roommates/friends), but they're jointly liable on the rental agreement, what happens to the security deposit if one roommates decides to move out? 
I assume the r...

Chelsea Knapp Boost in value by turning duplex into triplex
18 December 2023 | 6 replies

I’m looking at a duplex that is somewhat unique and doesn’t seem too hard to add a 3rd unit to increase cash flow. The one unit has a walk up to the second floor that has a second full bath and a wet bar (sink, stove,...

Victor Verano Basic security deposit question for a Midterm rental
17 July 2024 | 6 replies

It's our first time setting up a medium term rental and bought a house with 6 bedrooms that the previous owner had been renting out as an MTR for travelling nurses (by the bedroom). We intend to continue with the same...

Bhautik Bhanani Seeking guidance for First time Primary home buy to convert Rental in future
28 September 2023 | 9 replies

Hi all, I am married and first time home buyer and currently living in Alpharetta, GA. Housing market here is good here as I saw online it says Alpharetta and Milton to have highest median home price in Georgia. I am ...

Meleana Tuimoala Lease with multiple people
7 February 2019 | 5 replies

How did you manage leases with multiple people paying rent for a single family home? Did you have 1 person collect rent and pay at once? Or did you have them all pay separately? Also, did you have everyone sign the 1 ...

Eric Sanders Handling of Security Deposits in Chicago
12 July 2019 | 9 replies

Hi Everyone,Quick question on security deposits in Chicago. Can I combine the security deposits of different units into 1 bank account?I understand that landlords cannot commingle security deposit funds with the asset...

Eric Karabinos Transferring House to New Lot (Utilities)
1 September 2022 | 5 replies

Hello Everyone,
I'm looking at transferring an existing home from one lot to a new lot. The numbers seemingly work, however, there is one variable I'm missing due to lack of experience. What is the process like for s...

Rachel Luoto Help me make a great Christmas gift!
1 December 2018 | 1 reply

Our bookkeeping is a mess! So for Christmas, I’m making a binder to keep all our information in one spot. So far I’ve got:

By property:
Listing when bought
Copies of keys
Copies of leases
Move in move out condition ...

Nick Love Company and LLC Cemantics -> QUICK QESTION
24 January 2019 | 1 reply

Good Afternoon,So I just have a quick question. I am going to syndicate apartments so should we have a company name "LIV Real Estate" and that will be our company LLC. Then when we acquire properties we create a seper...

Andrew White 2 Townhouse, 1 loan?
27 September 2016 | 3 replies

Hello,I currently have contract to buy a duplex in Lexington, KY.  Two weeks into the loan/under writing process, the lender just told me the lot/structure is considered two townhouses, not a duplex (I confirmed he is...