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Any insights into SB584 that places 15% tax on STRs but exempts hotels to fund housing situation? It seems bone crushing high for guests. If you were a new investor in CA market, this tax will lower your occupancy r...
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I've converted to being a pet friendly landlord. It seems over the past few years that 75% of the applicants have pets so it makes sense to do so. Conversion of flooring to accommodate this is expensive and I charge...
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Hi All,
Our tenants moved into our downstairs unit not even a month ago and just asked if they can bring in two cats. The lease clearly states no pets and we are pretty firm on this rule so we let them know that is n...
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Hi team,
I am a noob when it comes to real estate investing. I am looking for my first rental property and looking around in the California area since thats where I come from. I started looking at some properties in...
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We are down to the wire here trying to find college students for our rental that we purchased during COVID. Many places are still available near campus and with the end of August nearing and our money running out with...
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Dear landlords,
I recently read the post about AirBNB arbitrage (renting someone's place and listing it on Airbnb). But as a Landlord, would you rent to someone who will list on Airbnb? Why or Why Not? What will it t...
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Hello, I've been wanting to get into real estate investing and I think I have found a house that would allow me to start. It is a neighbor of my grandparents. There was a lady and her niece living there, 100+ and 70+ ...
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What are your thoughts about how to screen out some high risk applicants you don't want??Specifically households with more than 4 people total?I have a 3 bedroom / 1 bath SFH rental in Indiana in a class D area (abo...
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What are your thoughts on real estate investing and the potential upcoming recession all media outlets are talking about?
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Listening to Robert K (Rich Dad) and his partner Tom Wheelwright they said you can take money out of your 401k and take the penalty, but then buy a rental and depreciate it the first year to offset the loss where you ...