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Hey everyone,I'm in the process of buying my first investment property which is a duplex. I'm wondering is there anything I should look out for in the process?
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hey guys, Just found about this company called American home shield that provides service calls for my tenants. Why should I pay a property management company?ThanksYooch
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Hey everyone,
what do you use in your rentals? Carpet which would need to be replaced each time? Or linoleum or pergo which would sustain several renters?
Thanks!
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As a property owner, you are responsible for 100 percent of the clean up! Cleanups of labs are extremely resource-intensive and costly. The average cost of a cleanup is about $5,000. This is if you are lucky!
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Investment Info:
Single-family residence buy & hold investment.
Purchase price: $68,500
Cash invested: $14,000
Beautiful 3 bedroom home with much to offer! Wonderful updated kitchen comes complet...
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I bought two houses on the same deed in a lease purchase agreement in July 2017. I live in the single family and rent out the duplex. I have made repairs on the duplex and collected rent as well while also paying rent...
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A rental property I bought last year and just getting refinanced. Here are the numbers for before and after. If I am to remove the vacacy and maintenance factor (considering the lease is for 2 years and I have a home ...
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I found this 24 unit located in a small NC town, about an hour from Raleigh, NC.Built in 1979, 24 units, all 2BR, 1 bath,located near major highway, near mall and near county hospital. Each unit has one extra room, wh...
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Does anyone else have or had property managed by Mynd formerly RentVest?I ask because I recently ended my relationship with them in the Atlanta area, but would like to know about other areas they service.I am hoping i...
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We just closed on our first rental property and need to give it a face lift. While we have cash for renovations, I'm inclined to spend as little as possible. My husband, on the other hand, would love to completely gut...