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Hey I'm looking for any property managers, investors, or really anyone who has done anything with section 8 in the Capital District. I have a bunch of questions that I want to ask someone... Way too many for a forum ...
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I'm a newish landlord. Last year, I bought a duplex that came with a problem tenant — someone I've since learned has a criminal history and a gun. He's never paid his rent on time, had sketchy people living in the pl...
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Hello. I'm seeking assistance with a potential short sale I was contacted about the other day. I took a course last year and was working with the instructors while trying to complete my first deal, but I recentl...
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Is it worth to take deductions if it does not change your tax liability?
Let's say my only income is 8000 for a home for the year. I get my standard deduction and end up not owing any taxes.
Is it over kill if I k...
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Just has applicants that seemed like a good fit on the surface. No public eviction records, decent income, etc. However, something seemed fishy on the landlord reference. She was a woman who was on both of their Fa...
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I was wondering how everyone here takes in calls. Like, do you present yourself as a professional or do you present yourself like a regular guy looking for a house for himself?
Because I have been having a hard time ...
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I searched the forums here but couldn't find this. In an effort to INCREASE my efficiency and to keep me of top of tasks that I know I should be doing but don't.
The 'efficiency and tracking' that I want to become ...
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I currently own 2 properties: a duplex and a single family home. I’m looking to buy my next one and had this question come to my mind. In general, is there a specific demographic that is most profitable as tenants? If...
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I am an ambitious young woman 32 who is looking to invest in a first time home purchase. I would like to go with a multifamily home and would get an FHA loan. My credit is between 540 and 560 which is close to the 58...
Hi all,I guess I already know the answer to my question, but I am still curious what pros would say. Would you ever, under any circumstances consider buying a property with a rent controlled tenant in it? Let's say it...