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Hello everyone,
I recently became the owner of a home on Rural Street in Indianapolis, Indiana, and have encountered a significant issue that I hope some of you might have insights on.
When I bought the house, I not...
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Most of my rental properties are duplex and fourplexes. Sometimes they come where there's only one house account for the whole thing. On my biggest one I'm having Iowa Solar install solar on it. What's your experience...
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Hi. I was wondering how anyone has gone about separating water utility for tenants and billing it back to them? I have isolated all the water lines for my units but haven't figured out if I should call the water compa...
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I got an offer from a utility company for one of my rental properties to purchase insurance for the exterior water line service for $4.95/month. Is it worth it or am I better off just saving that money? What is the li...
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Hi guys! I'm new here (first post) - I've stalked you guys for a while now, figured I'd finally join.
I'm seriously considering investing in real estate (via MFH and hopefully getting paid to live there). I r...
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Hello BP, I am currently in contract to purchase my first property, and I'm super excited/nervous at the same time. It is a 4-plex in Austin, TX and I plan to occupy one of the units. The back yard is great- each unit...
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Those of you who self manage multiple properties, do you use a simple spreadsheet to keep track of all the utility bills? Or Quickbooks, or something else?
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Do you provide a move-in care package for your rentals? My wife and I are toying with the idea. Nothing fancy mind you, just a few welcome home items. Magnet with local emergency numbers, maybe a small target, walm...
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I recently became aware of the benefits of owning and using a non-contact infrared thermometer. Here is a great link from the NDSU Extension office:"A simple way homeowners can check their homes for heat loss is with ...
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I have been presented with an opportunity to buy 20 duplexes and 1 seven unit apartment. The details are as follows.20 duplexes - $1,300,000 – average rent is $700 / unit ($28,000 per month) 85% are 2/1. There is a...