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Newbie Stupid Tax - How Much Does It Cost? How Much Will You Pay?
We were all newbies at one point. I, even I, made some Grand Stupid Mistakes (early on ;-). I wouldn't be able to add up how much "Stupid Tax" I paid getting my real estate investing career underway. Granted, we all s...
Dustin N.
Too strict on Income Verification for screening process?
Hi all,Wanted to get opinions on if the screening process I did was too intensive and made me lose out on a potential tenant.Stats: SFH, 4/2, good condition home, in good neighborhood right next to university, about 1...
Dan Perrott
Bees - are they a landlord responsibility?
Today I received a call from a tenant that bees have invaded and have made a nest in the soffit by the front door. My question is - Is this the responsibility of the landlord to kill off the bees or is it the tenants...
Justin Donohue
Move Out/Security Deposit Return Letter
Does anyone have a sample letter that they send their tenants after they move out? This would be the letter that you send them along with their security deposit that you may or may not be returning in full.
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Should you move to invest in real estate? Perhaps you’re stranded in a pricey market or an area with unfavorable landlord-tenant laws. Depending on your career, you could earn a HUGE pay bump at your day job and disco...
Brandy Johnson
Question about Negotiating Deals
I have been negotiating with a seller, he wants a day to think about the deal. Do I wait longer since he needed time? My offer was 5k less than his asking, he wanted to meet in the middle; Increased my offer by 1500 a...
Steve Maginnis
Google keywords for property management companies.
Greetings fellow BP members. I'm running a new Google Adwords campaign, and wanted some advice. I feel that since I've been in the business for so long, I assume most non investors are familiar with the terminology....
Adam D.
Tenants want new lease, also want to buy a house in a year.
Hello all!
I am a new member and I currently have been listening to the Bigger Pockets podcasts and have been really diving into the real estate investing world. I have been renting out a single family home in Conne...
David I.
Handyman fees too high?
Hi all Ive got 5 properties now, I usually buy them at 70% of value, renovate and then cash out for the next. I’ve got a handyman I’ve worked with for about a year now, he at times can be a little expensive but norma...