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I'm a first time investor looking at SFRs, and I'm noticing that the rates I get for "investment properties" (rates in the high 4%s) are higher than rates I would get if I were buying a primary residence that I'd live...
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Tenant has yet to move all their stuff out, but so far while giving tours I've noticed the following (based on my before pictures compared to how things are now, I took a few pics of damage while walking through so I ...
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Hello!I just moved out of my apartment of 12 years in Hollywood and was charged $275 cleaning fee on my $1,050 sec deposit. I feel it's a bit steep under the circumstances. But, frankly, I'm not sure. And neither was ...
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Folks,I've been using professional property management for the last three months- previously I self managed. The properties are out of state (Memphis, I am in Seattle) at the moment- although I will move into my plac...
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A tenant just moved out (a couple) after living in one of my apartments for about 4 years. Good tenants, paid rent, didn't complain much. When they left, I walked through the unit and they left it in pretty good shape...
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We recently had our rental property repainted before new tenants moving in. Prior to the repainting, our property manager had shown us photos of holes + scuffed paint, many of which were in the closets. They went ahea...
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I was about to get my first fix and flip under contract with a wholesaler. I negotiated the deal for $55,000. My wholesaler sent me the purchase agreement and his assignment contract, but I noticed he has me (buyer) p...
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I am very new to real estate, as I only have a few months of education into this, but have been reading a lot and speaking with others who have rental properties. I am still learning more about Short term rentals, and...
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Hello all,
I have a tenant of about 4 years moving out of a single family home next week that has quite a bit of issues. The home was perfect upon move in, now it appears all carpet will need replaced, all walls pain...