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In the world of property management, the question of whether landlords should approve tenants to perform maintenance on rental properties is a common and multifaceted dilemma that requires careful consideration. This ...
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Embarking on your first rental investment journey can be both exciting and daunting. As a seasoned property manager with years of experience, I understand the ins and outs of the real estate market and am here to guid...
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The world of real estate investment is complex and ever-changing. With the advent of artificial intelligence (AI) technology, however, the way real estate investors approach investment opportunities is undergoing a ra...
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My wife and I are thrilled to begin our journey into real estate investment. I've been working for the same company for nearly two decades, but I was recently laid off. We see this as an opportunity to focus on real e...
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I just built a new three-bedroom two, two-bath Module home on a lake in Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania, in October 2023. The area has a lot of attractions and good schools. I’ve had the property listed for three months wi...
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SFR investing has been hard for a while. Pencils have been down and large investors have been focused on cutting costs, increasing renewal rates and improving operations. But there’s only so much juice you can squeeze...
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My question is about appraisal's. I am looking to get into rentals and I see you can get loans for up to 80% LTV. I know in the past if the appraisal came out higher than the asking price you could have equity right a...
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Hello all! I live 30 minutes outside Chicago and I'm attempting to start a second career as a real estate investor and agent.I've been a full-time career Firefighter/Paramedic for 13 years and I want to find another ...
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Over the years, there has been a growing demand for walkable communities. At a quick glance, this has been shown in the form of people moving into more densely populated areas, such as cities and downtown areas o...
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I'm an architect living in San Diego California, working on mostly new and remodeled SFH's. I just learned about this site a few days ago and have been reading it constantly although I really should be studying for ...