I’m currently going into the military and I am thinking about investing in real estate would it be best to lease option first and then buy and hold sfh?
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Hello all looking for different perspectives.I have a single family home I rent out. The rental income covers maintenance, property management and mortgage payments with a little extra. The equity I have built up give...
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I know there has been much discussion lately on allowing therapy animals. I have never been asked, until now. Phone Caller: Do you allow therapy animals? Me: Do you have the proper paperwork for said animals? Her: No,...
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Hi everyone,I have a renter currently that says he is wanting to get a dog for service purposes to treat PTSD. However, he states that he wants to get it as a puppy and put it through training to become a service anim...
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Hello BP people!I'm new to real estate investing but have long loved the of land-lordship, architecture, anything real-estate basically. I've finally decided to start investing in real estate. I'm am currently only ...
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70% of the tenant applications I got are with little pets. Agent advised me to charge a $800 deposit per pet. I worry if the pet damages the floor and wall, $800 may not be enough to cover. Is there any rule I can int...
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I think I know what I am going to do but would like to see what others think.Closed on 14 units in late Sept fully leased. Seller had a 4 pg lease for tenants with no other documentation, not even an application so I...
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Hey! As we prepare to market are two condos I am wondering if we will be hedging out to many possible tenants by not allowing pets. I really do not want to allow cats as they seem to spray and many people have allergi...
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Hi Guys,Brand new landlord here and was hoping the BP family could help.I had some tenants move in and signed a lease indicating no pets and making no meantion of any emotional support animal.One month after move in, ...
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I guess my situation is a little unusual - I have a potential tenant who has filled out applications but did not disclose they have an emotional support dog until we mentioned there will be a pet deposit since there w...