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Hey All!
On the podcasts, @Brandon Turner always suggests we introduce ourselves in the forums when we join the community and being that one of my new year's resolutions is to take a more active role in the community...
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Newbie here. When looking at investment properties and there is all ready a tenant in the property, what should I check for as far as the tenant goes? Rental history..maybe past rental receipts. Also, if there is a te...
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I understand that debt to income ratio is very important with the first property you buy, mine is comfortable 30 %. However, if looking to go into a 4-unit property as a second property, in my case it would raise my d...
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The 15 Essential Items Every Short Term Rental MUST HAVEWhether you're listing your space on Airbnb, VRBO, Homeaway, or with a professional property manager, you will need a whole bunch of items that guests expect to ...
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Hello, just trying to get advice on how to go about this turnover.
I purchased an out-of-state property last Aug, and tenant just moved out this May. I have not been to the property yet, but have been told by the PM ...
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I went to look at a house today. Here are 16 pictures....https://www.dropbox.com/s/2t7uutjmciu9yif/IMG_2017...https://www.dropbox.com/s/s1qvlm9ixke4rfb/IMG_2017...https://www.dropbox.com/s/49tqalxh9segr4h/IMG_2017...h...
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I need to move out of my apartment by November. It's a problem that gives me room to do my first investment. I found a duplex that is FULLY rented now, top and bottom floor. Owner is willing to sell contingent on t...
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So I thought I'd share a little post on some of the lessons I've learned in the last year and a half. During that time span I have been involved in 22 flips throughout Tampa Bay as an investor, a developer, and an age...
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I gave large deposits to a GC on 2 flips in FL. One project is small 3 bedroom house is only 50% done after 3 months. 2nd flip I gave deposit 10 weeks ago and I checked with the permitting office and their drawings/...
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This is for a property in Kansas City. A 1500 sqft house. Tenant did treat it poorly, but wondering if these expenses are reasonble?