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Okay first the good news. PenFed is really amazing when it comes to HELOCs for a Rental Property. 80% LTV. Very fast response. I applied Friday and heard Monday I was approved, "when do you want the appraisal?". Appra...
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Anyone do anything different then craigslist and zillow? And have let neighbors know it is available and offered a referral fee. I have a fairly nice 3/2 for rent in a decent part of town and am not getting a lot of ...
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Bought a house down the CT shore trying to decide if I rent it myself (via VRBO ABNB) or give it to an agent who has area expertise (and multiple rentals). This is my first year owning the house, high demand area. Lo...
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Tenant did not pay last 2 months of rent before end of lease moved out. As expected, the property have many areas damaged. After they moved out 30 days, PM sent me a painting quotation. Wow, it took 30 days to send me...
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Welp, it's literally my first day as a landlord (signed earlier today) and I've already got an issue that I'm struggling to figure out.
In short, I was hoping to use RentRedi to manage this and hopefully other prope...
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As a real estate agent and seasoned short-term rental (STR) host with over seven years of experience, I've seen the STR market evolve, especially post-2021, where competition is at an all-time high. Here are some key ...
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Hello Everyone,I am looking to get some idea about CPA expenses.I recently switched to a new CPA. They charged me $1200 to file my taxes.I am married with W2 income and 2 rental properties. What are your thoughts abou...
Hi Everyone -
I recently joined the BP community and I am looking forward to networking with like minded people.
My partners and I have recently purchased 3 properties in the Philadelphia area. As part...
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Hi, all. I'm closing on my very first rental property this week, and am looking to set up one of the online PM services, ether Tenant Cloud or Cozy. Buildium seems to cost too much for me, right now, having only one p...
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If you bought an REO property (to be used as a rental) that needed substantial repairs and the market value is higher than what you paid for it, how do you determine the basis for federal taxes?
I have been told vari...