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I have been renting out property for a long time. This latest rental has been pretty tough to move. I wanted to outline my process so you guys could tear it apart:) Any feedback is greatly appreciated.1. Get home 100%...
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I'd love to hear what people are using for background checks & credit score apps or websites? Why do you like it & how much is it costing you?
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I’m curious if anyone has experience in splitting a lot in Houston. Looking for a ballpark idea of how much it costs, what the process looks like, and how long it takes. I know I should contact the Planning and Develo...
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Hi I am new to this. I am currently in the process of getting approved for HELOC. My question is can I use HELOC to put as a down payment towards another property even if my HELOC is less than the property I want to b...
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Hello, I am new to the realm of rental arbitrage but I have been learning a lot as of late. I know that some people elect to have an LLC when starting rental arbitrage and post their properties on AirBnB, which I als...
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Hey BP,
I applied for a mortgage with a lender I've used before. He was recommended to me by a friend and realtor. We did not use said friend's realtor services for this transaction.
Friend contacted my dad because ...
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How does everyone review/approve tenant applications? Is it more acceptable to approve on a first come first serve basis, or wait for several applications and pick the most qualified? Also, does everyone call each ap...
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Today I got 2 inquiries from prospective renters with service dogs. One is a chihuahua, and the other inquirer's dog is a puppy, and not even certified yet. It still has 26 weeks of training left before being certifie...
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What's services would recommend for screening your tenants? I am working on my first deal. I Have two bed two 1/2 bath 2 car garage. I am renting it for 1000 a month and a 1000 security deposit. I need some help.
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Hello. I've just lost my tenants of 3 years. They were pretty much recommended and handpicked by a contractor I had hired for reno. I'll need to get my own tenants this time. What's the best service for running credit...