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I'm new to BiggerPockets and this is my first post. I'm new to managing rental properties directly as well. I can benefit from the collective expertise of this forum.
After 5 years, my tenant in vacated my home in ...
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The water pipe broke outside the house on my side of the meter so I had it fixed. The water has to be shut off for 8 hours because the location is saturated with water and needs extra time. The tenants went to a hot...
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Hey BP,I have a motivated seller on the line that wants me to send him a contract. He originally wanted 109,000 for the house, when it's probably worth about 140,000. I told him I would be able to offer him 98,000 for...
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Hello BP!My name is Daniel and I live in London, UK.I have been a long-time BP podcast listener and decided it is time to start my own real estate journey. I am comfortable with risk-taking and am experienced in inves...
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What expenses am I obligated to pay as a landlord, I have tenants that think I'm supposed to pay for everything that breaks, and "that's the purpose of them renting." What would they have to pay for, and what are thin...
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i am new to the wholesaling idea in south florida. been doing a lot of research, listening, forum reading and advice. everyone makes it sound a lot easier than it seems to be. I have a lot of questions and I know it c...
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Scenario:
I started buying condos beginning 2011. Each year I bought 1-2 properties which needed extensive work.
To build my rental portfolio and offset taxes, I used to buy properties that needed work that was equ...
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Is it possible to change the lease contract and request the tenant to cover all the repairs of appliances? Refrigerator, stove, dryer, washing machine? If not, what are the insurance options that you have for covering...
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Hello All,I have a friend in the Madison, WI area who is in the process of moving her parents into elderly care facilities. I know she would like the process to go smoothly/quickly as it is a truly difficult time for ...
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What do you budget for maintenance dollar wise? I'm not talking about CapEx, but minor repairs (wear and tear, light bulbs, door not shutting, etc).I've been doing $1,000/yr but that may be really high for B-class SFH...