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Hello Everyone,
I own a short-term rental (STR) in East Downtown Houston and currently live in Austin, TX. I started operating the property in mid-2023. Initially, the business was cash-flow positive for the first th...
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How many people out there manage their properties remotely or from a distance (out of state etc)? I would love to hear your story and how you do it.....
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What’s the costliest thing that has happened to your rentals that you had to pay for? Did you sue the tenant?
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This is a bit of a proactive question, as I've just purchased my first property (in Ohio) where I'm handling the property management for a good tenant (remotely). One concern I have is the tenant turn over process and...
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How long do tenants legally have to stay in the home once the lease is finished? Also do you have to give written notice to tenants that you will not renew the lease?
Thanks
Hi! My name is Matt, I own a residential and commercial cleaning business in MA. I thinking about this idea I have and would some feedback to see if it has a good fit.I thinking of starting a service that manages all ...
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I have a tenant who violated the pet policy. I believe I have grounds to evict but I have never done so before and my lease is not very clear on terms for cancellation/eviction. The tenant, a young college girl wi...
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I always hear that "Evictions are expensive", but how expensive? What is the actual cost? (court cost, etc.) I'm in Kentucky, and I know it probably various state to state.
Thanks!!
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The tax deadline is just around the corner and you want to be sure you don’t miss out on the Home Office Deduction! While you may not see a huge tax deduction like you would with cost segregation, energy credits, bonu...
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I've read from several people on here of doing a move out cost spreadsheet that is to be signed by both parties before moving in. For example, if you leave trash in the unit it will cost you this much. A fork in the d...