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Is it necessary to grout the base of the toilet where it meets the floor, or would it be better to use caulk (or nothing)? Someone told me grout is necessary to stabilize the ...
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Just purchased my first rental property.The insurance company has a sort of a "Master Plan" agreement with the property management company I am using. As such I get a quote that is cheaper than normal as long as I am...
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I had a 6 unit apartment building under contract in Washington, DC that requires that tenants be given the first right to purchase (referred to locally as TOPA).
The seller contacted me 3 weeks prior to close...
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Hello everyone,So I'm getting ready to start working on a standard operating procedures manual for my business. I only own and manage one rental property right now but I plan on having a lot more and it is never to ea...
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Recently, my tenant has complained about fleas on his dogs from stray cats out in the front yard. The tenant has requested a pest control company to spray the front yard. I am sympathetic and plan on covering the cost...
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Bought my first investment property last September in Pittsburgh, PA. I reside in San Diego, CA and never set foot in Pittsburgh so it seemed a little weird.Details:SFR 4/2 on the MLS Asking: $50K; Offered: $40K And u...
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Hello BP,I have a duplex located in the philadelphia area. My property is completely vacant while it is being worked on, and I haven’t been there in about a week or so. This evening I sent over someone to my property ...
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From Apartment Association:
On January 11, 2018, the California Legislature will vote in Committee to repeal the Costa-Hawkins Act. If they are successful, cities will be authorized to permanently control the rent of...
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So I found a property that peaks my interest online and while reading the description I see “Property is being sold as is and will be sold with a QUIT CLAIM DEED ..title needs to be quieted”. I sent and email asking f...
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NatGas is the only feasible alternative to oil, though it's not as
inexpensive as TB Pickens suggests.
He's finally driving home the REAL advantage - that it IS an alternative nd can be used to put Arabia back where...