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Hello,A little background. This past year we have run the gamut of GC's. A fellow rehabber was taken for 23k. The GC just took the money and never showed up. I had a few bad experiences culminating with this last ...
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Since out of state investors have infected my area and forced up property tax I can no longer afford to keep my rental. The tenants are very decent hard working great people who love the house but cannot, like most h...
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This is Jay. I'm a newbie to RE and found this forum when trying to evaluate a speculative investment. I like the community here - folks are so helpful even if questions (like ones I have) seem stupid for someone more...
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Who normally has the responsibility for window curtains expense? the renter or the property owner
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I've been trying to buy real estate for about a year and a half now but got stuck with analysis paralyses and have a basic understanding of creative finance but have not been able to close a deal. I don't want to quit...
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Hello Everyone,I hope all is well! I just closed on my first 3 unit. The building came with 1 tenant who, so far, seems to be very courteous, clean, and pays on time. What more could you ask for right? With that bein...
What do you guys do when your contractors or subs up their prices per hour or per job for an exactly same type of work. As we move markets from NWI to some various suburbs of Chicago I am just wondering what differenc...
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We have our first duplex in Bradenton, FL and the cabinets in one unit look home made and bad at that. Some are falling apart. They need to be replaced. First, for a rental, should we just go with very basic cabinetry...
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I understand traditional rentals require vacancy, maintenance, CapEx, property management, taxes, and insurance. Other than utilities, what other expenses should I be aware of before I buy my first STR. Thank you in a...
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Hello Folks, I closed my first rental property in Mid April in Zip 38141and since then Have been trying to market the home for rent with a PM company but its June Now and no luck so faar.My PM keeps asking me to lower...