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Hey BP community! I just closed on my first property and I am in the process of getting things set up for property management. I met with a couple of different companies, and feel like I know who I am going to go with...
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Hello! Working on an owner finance deal and I'm curious what technology you use to keep track of payments and amortization schedules.
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Hi BP community,I have always accounted for 10% property management when analyzing deals. I have learned this through @Brandon Turner webinars, podcasts, etc.Now that I have seen other fees involved with hiring a prop...
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Hi BP Community,I have a pretty significant amount of 401k from my prior employers invested in mutual funds, but thinking about moving it into a self-directed IRA and lending out the money from it instead. I wanted t...
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What are the percentages expected in Columbus and in general, I know every area is different!? At what amount of unit numbers should the percentage go down?
Also, what other fees would PM's ask for, app. fees...
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I was informed today by my property manager that he keeps all the late payments when tenants pay rent late. Is that the norm or should I contest this? I know it could probably go either way and depends on what is in t...
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Hi,For those of you using full-service PMs for STR properties in different states /far from where you live, what rates are you typically being charged ? Kwanza
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Questions for the Property Owners using a Property Management Company: Would you rather have a property management company who has flat rate fees or takes a percentage of the rent?
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Hello All,This is my first year owning rental properties and was fortunate to buy 2 small properties. What should I be doing throughout the year to best maximize my tax returns each year? Any tips, advice, things to k...
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Double closes have the nice advantage of keeping your profit spread private, at the disadvantage of costing more in financing and closing fees. And of course sometimes double closes are necessary when contract assign...