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Hello Biggerpockets. I'm actually writing this post for a friend. She has a basement rental and drew up an agreement for the rental. She has a holding deposit and contract states that if property is taken off the mark...
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I'm still finding deals on the MLS above the 1% rule in Minneapolis and am just curious who else in other areas is also still meeting this standard?It seems like a lot of the discussion on here is that there aren't an...
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I'm looking to become a commercial real estate broker specializing in Industrial and Office, and am in need of some books that most comprehensively outline the life cycle of a commercial real estate deal. I've found o...
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Hi! So a bit long winded post but I'll try to keep it short.
I have decided (with a partner) to start a real estate investing company. The strategy we will use is buy and hold rental properties out of state. I am...
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BP, I've got my first tenant moving out at the end of the month and I've already begun advertising the vacancy for August 1st. I've received in under 24 hours 3 inquiries and requests to view the property. I need advi...
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So, first off, I'm a newbie. I've done some research and networking and now I'm ready to put together a team to get started investing in notes. I'm most interested in non-performing 1st and 2nd lien notes. I'm reas...
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I have a few things that needed input from BP landlords on turning over a unit.SHOWING A UNIT WHILE STILL BEING OCCUPIEDThis is something I have never done I always waited till the unit is vacant and I have a chance t...
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What things show weakness to tenants.
Another thread mentioned "weak landlord face." What are the signs?
I would call these weakness:
- Rent not due until move in day
- No lease
- No rental application
- No refere...
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Is it necessary to send rejection letters to anyone who completes an application or only applicants who have submitted an application fee or background check fee?
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This is an update to my post "Desperate in Memphis" from December 28th!Great news! We booked our second tenant (in my duplex) at $650 on a one-year lease to a young couple with solid income, excellent credit backgroun...