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I purchased a triplex in CT back in February of 2020 and I've been house hacking it. I inherited two sets of tenants, one couple up stairs in the 2 bed unit and one right beside me in the other single bed unit. All le...
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Over the years I've used a few different carpet cleaning services, sometime for pet specific problems and sometimes just for general make-ready.
I'm not sure that I want to continue using anyone I've used before - ...
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Investment Info:
Small multi-family (2-4 units) buy & hold investment.
Purchase price: $270,000
Cash invested: $54,000
A multi-family upper/lower duplex in Ankeny found off-market during COVID.
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Hello All,Correction: 3 WEEKS out from closing!
I am new to the BP community and excited to make this first post. I have an interesting predicament and I'm seeking advice of the BP community to make the best decision...
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Please help me look at my situation: My PM threats me that the potential tenants will sue my insurance company and me for not taking them because they have a pitbull. Seriously, my Property Manager threated me that If...
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Hello,I am aware of all the different sites online that rank states upon their landlord-friendliness. However, as I am currently looking into assembling a portfolio of rental properties, I wanted them to be located cl...
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Help!I self manage a few properties, one of which is a house that I rent out to multiple college students by room. I just received this email from a tenant: "I just wanted to inform you that I got a service animal and...
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I am a landlord with a few houses. The thing is I have never rented a room in my house before. Should I have a rental agreement? Should there be a security deposit? How formal should this be? I plan on having a cost f...
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How would you respond to a request to use your rental for a fundraiser? I don't feel like it would really benefit me to do this. My name on a banner probably wouldn't get much attention. Our rentals are in Branson,...
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So I’m writing this post with a sincere feeling of gratitude for this Bigger Pockets community. I started investing in properties 10 years ago, bought a duplex and house hacked when I was in my early 20s, then went o...