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We have a Strict cancellation policy but guests are asking for full refunds due to events that are cancelled in the area. We are not in a region of the US that Airbnb recognizes in the extenuating circumstance guideli...
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A few years back, I was involved with helping a land owner master plan a 30-acre parcel in Las Vegas just off the Strip, near the MGM Grand Hotel. The parcel was zoned for casino uses and also had potential for hote...
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I refinanced a property through Civic Financial in November of last year. Six months of payments were escrowed at closing, making the first payment due July 1st. The payment was never debited from my account like I wa...
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Hello,I'd like to start investing in real estate within the next year. I don't have much cash on hand because every month I put money away into index funds and only keep enough in savings to cover about 3 months worth...
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Hey guys,
do you put away (save) a certain amount of rent income for future repairs? If yes, how much? Do you have a separate business savings account for that?
Thank you,
Edita
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Looking at an 8-unit and would love your feedback on where I may be over/under conservative. I have the inplace that the seller "shows" and then my assumptions for the current year. All units expect the last one are o...
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I understand best practice for residential is to plan for 50% operating expenses, but what about commercial operating expenses?
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Today was our scheduled semi-annual inspections of all of our rental properties. During the winter months we hire a local heating contractor that we do our business with to inspect the furnace. Every year. And, ...
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Hello. I am new to Bigger Pockets and wanted to introduce myself. My name is Alex Otten and live in Bakersfield CA. My wife and I recently purchased a duplex in Bakersfield and look forward to building a solid portfolio.