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Hello all!
I wanted to introduce myself, ask for advice, and try to network a bit in order to gather some direction in regards to becoming a real estate investor, specifically buying and flipping properties.
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After landlording for five years, I have learned some stuff the hard way. How much is enough security deposit? Do I collect last months rent in advance?Here are my ideas:1. I do not collect last months rent. Under FL ...
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My thoughts:Damage Protection:Goods: The total cash paid by the guest at the time of the booking is less. Makes your property more accessible (at least on the surface).Bad: Has a cost which is not used most of the tim...
Non accredited to raising money from other non accreditors.Is this possible in California. With no real estate investing experience.
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Tenants wishe to break the lease and I want them out but I'm not sure what document to use for this. They want to notarize a mutual termination of lease agreement. Any suggestions? And what should it include? Tenant a...
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Hello fellow BP'ers. Recently I have bought a duplex in Madison WI as my first investment and am looking to keep the train rolling. I work a lot of hours at my job and I have eliminated most expenses in my life. I hav...
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Does anyone knows of any program out there that helps Section 8 prospects pay for security deposit?Section 8 prospect asking, thought it was a decent question and if there's such programs, might be something that can ...
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Hey all,Looking for all input. I recently had a turnover where one tenant left & a new one signed on. The tenant (TT) that left had three dogs. They were the first tenant to live in the property since I bought it ...
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Good morning BP!Background:I recently bought a property with an existing tenant. I received the tenant's security deposit at closing. However, I did not receive and the tenant does not have any paperwork showing the c...
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Hey folks,
Just wondering if other landlords can share their experiences in filling vacancies. Any creative ideas?