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Hello, Frequent visitor to this forum to learn about landlord for the last few years and have a few rental properties in DFW area. However, this time I need some feedback from other landlord. I understand that landlor...
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Does anyone have any thoughtful strategies to get tenants to pay utilities?
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Hi everyone, i am looking for peoples .02 cents here.
The property i currently have is just shy of an acre.
On one half of the property there is a new house just completed. It is a 3bd 3 bath 2 story ho...
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I recently installed some black ceramic tile with white grout. I realize now that the high contrast between the tile and grout makes any haze particularly noticeable.
The tile surface is smooth, with a silky texture....
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I've seen some posts on this however it's not very clear if others are debating over a tub or a walk-in shower and wanted to post this to get feedback and even suggestions. Nicest rehab in a class B- neighbood with an...
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I had some water damage at a rental back in February. The insurance company snd adjuster keeps making excuses and dragging the process a long. Its September and I haven't received anything. I haven't been able to repa...
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I’ve stayed a couple places and upon leaving the owner mentioned to contact them directly (vs booking through VRBO or ABNB) if we wanted to come back. Wondering how you deal with return guests and why you would do thi...
Hi my husband and I are just starting to invest in real estate. Is turnkey a good start?
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For rentals where the landlord pays all utilities, what strategies do you guys use to incentivize lower utility usage from your tenants and reduce your overall utility bill? I've heard of thermostats that you can rest...
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Help! I've been in property management for years but haven't run into this problem until now. I had an applicant whose landlord verification came back showing that she had an infestation of bedbugs and roaches. It was...