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I will be closing on an investment property this month and I wanted to know if it would be best to self-manage or to higher a property management company..
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A month and a half ago I rented out a property to a promising prospect... She had adequate income, sterling references, great job history and one small dog.
As it would turn out she also had cats, extra room...
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Hey everyone,I am in the middle of my first deal. I am purchasing a duplex with 3/2s on each side. I went thru the duplex and met the tenants. The duplex is distressed, and needs some work. One of the tenants is secti...
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I have been looking for a single family property around Phoenix for the past few months now and put several offers down on a few different properties. I am working on a tighter budget with homes from 250-300k, how can...
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Hey y'all,I know this post is going to seem so rookie to a lot of you but here we go I need your help... I had a potential tenant come by last week (alone) and fell in love with the property... It's not rented yet and...
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I had a rental application from someone with poor credit. She furnished paystubs showing a very handsome salary and was more than qualified, willing to make two months security deposit and start the lease immediately ...
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Hey everyone,
I’ve been thinking about buying my first real estate property and have a few markets in mind. I’m from the NYC area, but the prices here are out of my budget. I initially looked into Baltimore, but aft...
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Hey all,
Wanted to know if any more experienced wholesalers had any advice for a newbie. Could use some creative techniques and formulas in spotting good deals as well as closing them. What are the best markets and w...
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For landlords out there who don't manage themselves, which is better: Quickbooks or Quicken Rental Property Manager?Which gives you the better reports, better data? I hear Quickbooks has a steep learning curve and is ...
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Drove up to Torrington over the weekend and noticed a lot of brick commercial buildings with boarded windows. A lot of vacancies? What are the big employers around there?
Also, which are the best neighborhoods for mu...