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I will be closing on a property next week that was previously a rental for the past 8 years. The apartment smells horrible due to the tenant allowing her pets to urinate all over the place. Their was carpeting on top ...
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I'm tired of the midwest (Chicago suburbs). My wife and I have lived here our entire lives. We do not have kids yet or any other main reasons to keep us here. So, we are deciding to sell our house, leave my job, an...
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We recently purchased our first rental property. I am looking for advice on being a first time landlord. What mistakes have you learned from over the years?
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Hello,
First time poster, real estate investor. What method works best for finding potential renters and what do you require for move in....First, Last, & Security?
I’m in the greater Seattle area and this seems l...
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Background Story; My fiance's best friend, recently going through a bad break up, has always rented (lives with her sister, her cats, and her sister's dog), but she thinks now it may be a good idea to finally buy as r...
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We purchased our first investment property this year, and are currently accepting applications. The property is on a 1/2 acre privacy fenced lot, so we are allowing pets as we figure with that large of a yard animal o...
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Looking for cleaning advice from the community.
I'm selling a property where some semi-hoarders grossed out my house for a full 13 months. Despite having a cleaning crew come through and brand new carpet/pad...
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I am buying a duplex that is currently rented out with 1 year leases on both sides. The leases are up in November. The one caveat is that the one tenant has a fairly large pitbull. Was wondering what my options might ...
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Hey All,
Looking at possible STR condo in Sunny Isle (Marbella Tower). Looking to get as much info as possible about area, building, etc. Community STR friendly? Area STR friendly? Pretty busy all year around? Other...
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Hey BP!I’m a new landlord in Massachusetts, particularly New Bedford. As I get acclimated to the business I’m trying to solidify all my systems and processes. I’m curious what other landlords are doing for their renta...