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Not looking for a pity party here, just some tips for newer investors that might save some pain for others. I'm not giving up on real estate investing and this is a learning experience so not a total waste. This was ...
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I have a 3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car in Houston, Texas. Current market rent is about $1450 to $1600, taxes are 2.65%, insurance is $100 monthly. A flipper just sold a similar house 4 houses west, same street, slightly less ...
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My property managers have been good overall but recently, they've been doing things that makes me question their judgment.
Billed me for an emergency furnace repair that cost more than replacing the entire furnace. ...
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So my property mgt company emailed me a estimate for repairs with pictures for the one piece shower and description was a hole in the shower wall and the only remedy is to replace the entire shower for $3000. No expla...
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Our new cabin has a large leased propane gas tank. They are charging $100/month for the lease.They are setting it up for remote monitoring so that they come fill it when it gets down to 30%.We only have 1 gas fireplac...
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I am putting an offer in on a house that is split level. The previous owner used the downstairs area for her business and it has a room with plumbing, a bedroom, and a full bath. That area actually has it's own addres...
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Looking at buying some property for short term vacation rental in the keys. From what I understand the upper keys such as Key Largo and Islamorada will not allow short-term weekly vacation rentals. However Marathon k...
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I was wondering if someone can recommend a good insurance company for vacant land? Is there much difference in the policy if i was to remove trees to help mitigate risks?How much per year does a policy usually run?
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I am nearing completion of a property I purchased with intentions to keep in my rental portfolio but have decided to "ring the register" to build a little cash while I see what the market does. The property is a top/b...
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HI All, we purchased a distressed 11 unit apartment building in a small rural, college town in western PA in July. The place was just short of gutted. we have 5 units up and running with 3 rented long term, and 3. mo...