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I am currently utilizing keys for most deadbolts and passage way door handles for my apartments. However digital/no keys sounds appealing.What are the advantages of utilizing digital vs key locks? Are there particular...
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Hi all, I was wondering if any of you have switched management companies in the past, and if so, why? What were the reasons?
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Hi there,I am looking at a property in Oakland. Owner is interested in selling, but he has a relative living in the house who doesn't pay rent. I want to approach the relative and offer cash for keys. My question i...
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I have a tenant who destroyed the carpet in my rental property. I am unsure of how to charge for carpet damage as the carpet was not even close to new, but was in good condition. We also do not have record of when the...
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I recently made an offer on a duplex, it's 4bed 3bath front unit + 2bed 2bath rear unitcurrently rear unit is rented for below market price at $930, market is around $1100-1200, rear unit is in very good condition and...
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I have a tenant who moved in. She is running low on funds all of sudden and has not transferred to gas and water connection. The gas connection is under my name . Water connection account was never opened due to rece...
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At which point in the foreclosure auction process (Let's say once I am the winning bid on the property) do you have to put down an EMD?And just checking, is the EMD requirement for foreclosure auctions 5% of the total...
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Hello, all.Right now I'm dead set on using Faux Wood Blinds for my rent house (3 bed). Assuming the average cost of a blind is $45 (tax-included) with the house having 10 windows, the cost will be $450.My uncle, who h...
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Dear BP community,There are some agencies which help the section 8 tenants to pay their security deposits ( at lease here in Philadelphia, PA).Who supports those agencies? How can I find out more about those agencies?...
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Hello, I am new to real estate investing and looking for a local bank (or bankers) in Chicago (preferably the loop) for my Series LLC. Does anyone have any recommendations?