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This is a strange question, but the knowledge is out there!Can I get the property inspected by an colleague engineer, architect, or licensed contractor instead of using a Certified Home Inspector?Can this person's pro...
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I am often asked this question: "What is my biggest financial risk in buying/owning a short-term rental property?"
Lots of things come immediately to mind: Septic problems, a new roof, HVAC failure, lower-than-proj...
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I have a tenant living in our storefront. It is a commercial space. But he lives there. And he did not have a business license. The city allows business work/live property. However, the tenant has to apply for the per...
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Hi BP,Rookie doing my first BRRRR (and first deal overall) with an experienced partner and started reaching out to wholesalers. One of the more established ones does a double close and requires you do no due diligence...
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Hi all! My boyfriend and I are looking into real estate investing. I am looking into getting my real estate license and he is looking into becoming a home inspector. I know these aren't necessary but we would like to ...
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I’m thinking of putting my single family house on section 8, for those who have done it what are the pros & cons? Any information is appreciated. Thanks for your time. Located in CA High dessert.
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With the high demand for home inspector professionals, it has become a major hurdle to schedule one in short time spans. When getting a property under contract, instead of rushing to shop around for an inspector to vi...
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trying to register my unit with Baltimore city, they want me to register with Maryland department of Environment. Long story short i need lead certification cause the house was built before 1978. The entire finished b...
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How is the Ohio market for flips? Which city is the best Cincinnati, Cleveland or Columbus? If you are flipping in any of these cities please share your experiences. I hear good contractors are hard to find and man...
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http://newbostonpost.com/2016/03/21/just-cause-evi... Just-cause eviction: Rent control by another nameBySkip Schloming| March 21, 2016, 11:36 ESTIn a 1994 statewide referendum, Massachusetts voters chose to ban ren...