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Hello,I am newer to biggerpockets and still looking to do my first investment. Rates are just so high right now that it is making it difficult to pull the trigger on anything. I actually do background screening and ...
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How does everyone handle screenings? I rent out my downstairs walkout apartment and Im obviously more choosy about who I want in my house versus a separate rental miles away. I have specified ‘single, quiet, non smo...
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All,Have some Sec 8 rentals coming up for renewal in the next few months. Anybody successfully increased the rent through housing? I know we have to provide non-housing rent comps that support an adjusted price and ...
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For those living in Bossier City and/or Shreveport (northwest Louisiana), who would you recommend for a competitive price and solid installation service when it comes to granite countertops (bathroom)?(On a side note,...
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We are under contract with an REO and the bank won't allow us to turn the water on for the inspection timeframe. They said we can do a pressure test but our inspector can't do it because it's against code for him to d...
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I’m a 1st time landlord in Colorado, preparing to rent out my first home. I got an applicant asking if I accept Section 8. While I believe Section 8 is protected here, I have my own minimum qualifying standard that t...
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Hello we just had tenants move out and their standard of cleanness makes me want to laugh. They left the property filthy and trash behind and claimed it was clean! Our cleaner had to spend 10 hours to clean the whole ...
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Hey all, I was inquiring about the Tuscaloosa, Alabama Airbnb market and wanted to know what’s been somebody’s experience in that market especially during the football season?
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We have a 3bd/2.5ba home in a nice area of town, rent averages $1400-1800/mo. How much would you charge for security deposit? And how do you determine the amount? Thanks!
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Currently I'm a buy and hold investor - I have 4 units total and am always looking to buy more. With traditional financing getting more difficult to come by, I've been looking at finding better deals and get...