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I was recently assessed a $200 charge from my HOA on my personal residence in Chicago. The charge is for a "dryer vent cleaning" that each unit must do. I was just wondering why this is not a part of the month...
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I purchased a property which had some foundation settling. At first it looked like it was simply from age but later discovered it was because of an open air drain that the property inspector missed. The water drains r...
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Everyone loves a good disaster story, right? Well, here's one for you. Someone I know owns an out-of-town rental which he purchased when his daughter was in college (cheaper than the dorms!). He kept the house after s...
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Hello all,I need your guidance please! I have found a property at auction that is a massive deal. I did my due diligence and discovered it does have a lien against the property for a balloon mortgage of ~44k. Even w...
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Back in October of 2013, I was working in Arizona at my federal government job when something happened that I never had experienced before. It was a government shutdown. Admittedly I was angry. I had spent most of 201...
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Good Afternoon. I am not sure if anyone has experienced a tenant lawsuit but supposedly a tenant fell at one of our properties and hurt their ankle. We are located in the Florida, the property is in an LLC and we ha...
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We act as though comfort and luxury were the chief requirements of life, when all that we need to make us happy is something to be enthusiastic about.
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Hi, we're thinking about purchasing a str condo in st augustine. Winter rentals are to retirees, june july and aug to families with kids. Most of the tripadvisor complaints in the complex have to do with mattresses, ...
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Hi Everyone, I just discovered Bigger Pockets a week back and have already spent hours on the site and watching videos on Youtube - big fan in a short time! I have been working in Corporate America in sales & mark...
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Good Sunday afternoon everyone! I am a rookie investor looking to network and learn here. I do not have any investment properties currently, only my primary residence. I live in SWFL and work in the commercial insuran...