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I am in a rental home for 3 years now and asked the owner if he was interested in selling and he said yes.I got him down to $240K and said he would do a regular sale or lease-to-own option.The homes in my neighborhood...
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Hi everybody! I'm brand new to real estate (and Bigger Pockets) but I'd like to share something I've learned from my experience as a renter. I rented an apartment for six years (I know, I know, huge waste of money... ...
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Hi…so we have this 6 flat we bought a month ago and we did another walk through today and of the newest tenants (not leased by us) was a bit odd…not strange in mental health way, but somethings didn't add up….she clai...
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Good morning! I am first time investor and am currently going through the rental application/property showing process. My question is that with the Rental Application, there is a $50 fee paid by the renters. Is this a...
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Good morning/afternoon everybody! Long time lurker, first time discussion starter! I've got a 4br/3fba SF that I purchased using VA Insured loan over a year ago. So 100% owner occupied w/out renters for the 1st year. ...
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My insurance agent has provided me with wise information on multiple occasions (the greatest money saver so far is to NOT escrow my insurance and bundle my properties when they are geographically located in close prox...
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Happy Sunday All,Recently I found a couple properties within 10 minutes of the local university that could be ideal for renting to students during winter and summer sessions.I am looking around for the potential pitfa...
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After listing my rental 2500sqft SFR for a few days, I got an inquiry today from a couple who plan to move into my area. They lived here before and want to move back and settle. They viewed the photos online and said...
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Do you intentionally leave a periods of vacancy to clean and make repairs between tenants? My tenants are leaving May 31 after a year lease. I have the place advertised for June 1 but am nervous about getting my cu...
Please share your opinion. I got an application. They are 6 single guys would like to rent my 4/3 SFR. 3 of them are college students and serving at a local church part time. 3 other guys also work for the church but ...