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Does anyone here use an application process (with fee) and a lease signing fee as opposed to collecting a security deposit? Just weighing some ideas, not really sure I am a fan of security deposit.
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First timer here...Planning to do an attached ADU/Addition/Remodel project soon in Milpitas. Currently overwhelmed on where/how to start... House is over 40 yrs old and worried about foundation and structure issues. W...
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For my birthday present, I got a pro membership. What do you think I should do first?
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Do I need to get a Brokers License, Property Management License, or other license in order to provide STR management services?
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I am in Cleveland area and have turned long term rentals into notes. I was able to sell one of my notes last year when I needed to raise capital for 90% in a week. What I learned is that I was lucky, not smart and...
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Hey everyone, in the BP podcast #50, a flipper had just finished rehabbing a house in north Detroit. When he came back the next day, someone had broken in and changed the locks. He said he had to get in touch with his...
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I recently purchased my first property that I plan to BRRRR, and had used a homestyle renovation loan which allowed me to use a bank for the mortgage and rehab. Before the work could be done, I had to set contingency ...
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Goodness! And this is going to get really murky, because the owner claims that he had a long-term tenant, and that tenant was then doing the rental arbitrage deal. A real-estate investor accused of running an Airbnb...
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Dear Friends, I am sure someone in BP knowing the answer. I have a rental applicant who has tax ID but no SSN. Do you know any tenant screening software can do the credit and background check in this case? Thank you ...
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I currently own a 2/2 rental in Northern Michigan (Indian River) but I have made some mistakes I am learning from. I am looking now to grow my knowledge and experience in Grand Haven. I love real estate and want to m...