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Okay team, I landlord from afar (I'm in TX and property is in MN). I received a call from my tenant that there was a "strong sewer smell" coming from the upstairs shower drain. I had a plumber go investigate it. He ch...
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Hello everyone,Recently I've been looking into the logistics of become a section 8 landlord. This was recommended to me by my agent based off of the class neighborhoods I'm interested in investing in. Based on budgeti...
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If there's an MFR (2-4 units) in LA in which the total rental income covers PITI (principal, interests, taxes and insurance), wouldn't this still be considered a good deal?
Here are my thoughts:
1) I wo...
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We bought a multiplex earlier this year running on a septic system. Something happened and caused the sewer water to backup into the units. We have already ended the leases with the tenants. Right now in the process o...
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We have a rental property and did not provide a washer or dryer. The tenant wants us to clean the dryer vent duct since her dryer is not drying well. What is the landlord's responsibility in California? I cannot fi...
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I own a fourplex in McAllen, TX, and recently dealt with a major plumbing issue. A few days ago, one of the units experienced a toilet backup. The plumber determined that the issue was caused by someone driving over...
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I have a Indy SFH that recently experienced sewer/storm water drainage backup into the basement floor drain. Got that jetted and cleared, but now have a messy residue left behind. Not sure what all came up, but it's n...
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HelloDifference between capex and maintenance reserve? Should I have both in my analysis?
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Has anyone bought a property and found out that some MEP or Building renovations weren't permitted? Any horror stories or learned lessons?
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