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The INVESTMENT / RENTAL PROPERTY thread!!!!!!
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Thread created 08-23-2011 by DNN
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Post #42032181 added 08-23-2011 2:21 AM by DNN in Archived Deals
As has been discussed, lets start an investment property thread. As Fatwallet Finance readers have likely seen , I am a BIG FAN of buying and owning investment property. However, unlike with the...
The INVESTMENT / RENTAL PROPERTY thread!!!!!!
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Thread created 08-23-2011 by DNN
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Post #42068122 added 08-23-2011 2:39 PM by LivninSC in Archived Deals
I've personally found he management fees to be ridiculous. If I recall they wanted the 10% up front on the entire years lease value. Second, all they do is friggin collect the rent and send you the...
The INVESTMENT / RENTAL PROPERTY thread!!!!!!
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Thread created 08-23-2011 by DNN
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Post #42072824 added 08-23-2011 4:00 PM by LivninSC in Archived Deals
I once had a tenant that couldn't believe I didn't replace light bulbs. Not that I didn't make sure that they were all working when they moved in but they wanted me to replace a couple that burned...
The INVESTMENT / RENTAL PROPERTY thread!!!!!!
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Thread created 08-23-2011 by DNN
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Post #42065876 added 08-23-2011 2:01 PM by wes in Archived Deals
Good thread, i'm curious about how these go about. So you do about 10% management fees, but that doesn't cover any maintenance you're saying, correct? I'm assuming you don't pay when it's not...
The INVESTMENT / RENTAL PROPERTY thread!!!!!!
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Thread created 08-23-2011 by DNN
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Post #42656752 added 09-07-2011 11:26 AM by bradfox2 in Archived Deals
I am interested in this topic as well. In my teen years, my dad's long term girlfriend leap frogged from home to home, renting each one. She now owns 7 or 8 houses and makes a significant...
The INVESTMENT / RENTAL PROPERTY thread!!!!!!
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Thread created 08-23-2011 by DNN
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Post #43848672 added 10-14-2011 7:57 PM by timtim2008 in Archived Deals
"I also choose to maintain a HOME WARRANTY on the properties. A home warranty covers the electrical, plumbing, and appliances in the home for about $30-40 month. There is usually a service call fee...
The INVESTMENT / RENTAL PROPERTY thread!!!!!!
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Thread created 08-23-2011 by DNN
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Post #42737306 added 09-09-2011 1:47 PM by flee in Archived Deals
With $100K you can mortgage four $100K rental properties. Assuming we are close to the bottom of this real estate market plunge that would be a safe investment in terms of property value, you could...
The INVESTMENT / RENTAL PROPERTY thread!!!!!!
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Thread created 08-23-2011 by DNN
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Post #46392380 added 12-27-2011 2:12 PM by Donkiluminate in Archived Deals
I have a question for you landlords. Are you operating as a sole proprietorship or a llc?
The INVESTMENT / RENTAL PROPERTY thread!!!!!!
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Thread created 08-23-2011 by DNN
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Post #46482020 added 12-30-2011 1:13 PM by keokeo in Archived Deals
Not in the UK or Tokyo....or I fathom the possibility of Dublin return? Any1 with me? 10,000 a piece? But then triple taxation or 2 + 1 foreign tax is not fun.
The INVESTMENT / RENTAL PROPERTY thread!!!!!!
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Thread created 08-23-2011 by DNN
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Post #46302938 added 12-23-2011 10:27 AM by afratki in Archived Deals
Exactly!
The INVESTMENT / RENTAL PROPERTY thread!!!!!!
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Thread created 08-23-2011 by DNN
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Post #46281516 added 12-22-2011 6:53 PM by Brattles in Archived Deals
Do you hire and pay yourself.... or lose all tax deductions by DIY?
The INVESTMENT / RENTAL PROPERTY thread!!!!!!
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Thread created 08-23-2011 by DNN
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Post #46293448 added 12-23-2011 3:23 AM by MikeBear in Archived Deals
Well, you can also think of it this way: "Do I want to pay $4.00 out, and get back $1.00 in tax refund, or can I fix it myself for FREE and save $3.00 right from the start?"
The INVESTMENT / RENTAL PROPERTY thread!!!!!!
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Thread created 08-23-2011 by DNN
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Post #46441678 added 12-29-2011 7:52 AM by PRINTABLECOUPON in Archived Deals
Talked to one of my customers that has been renting out a couple of houses for the past 40+ years he has 6 rented 7 owned he doesn't want anymore. He said top 3 things to put on lease agreement...
The INVESTMENT / RENTAL PROPERTY thread!!!!!!
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Thread created 08-23-2011 by DNN
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Post #47675376 added 02-13-2012 6:21 PM by Brattles in Archived Deals
Does anyone really go through the required paperwork to write a tenant that their security deposit earned 0.08 cents last year and they can deduct that from their rent if they so choose, along with...
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Thread created 08-23-2011 by DNN
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Post #42449298 added 09-01-2011 12:14 AM by Grinner in Archived Deals
Yes...easily. Luckily taxes and maintenance are fairly minimal since the house was purchased back in 1998 and is in really good shape. We always have professional tenants...I currently have a lawyer...
The INVESTMENT / RENTAL PROPERTY thread!!!!!!
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Thread created 08-23-2011 by DNN
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Post #42398860 added 08-30-2011 8:49 PM by rebat in Archived Deals
Are you $flow positve on a YoY basis with property taxes and slush maintenance fund?
The INVESTMENT / RENTAL PROPERTY thread!!!!!!
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Thread created 08-23-2011 by DNN
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Post #42386574 added 08-30-2011 2:44 PM by Superocean in Archived Deals
very interested in this thread developing into some good. OP, I'm thinking maybe the warranty and the management company kinda are a redundancy. Either do without the warranty and build up cash...
The INVESTMENT / RENTAL PROPERTY thread!!!!!!
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Thread created 08-23-2011 by DNN
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Post #42202027 added 08-25-2011 3:00 PM by Jlop in Archived Deals
Definitely interested in this topic. Normally, information like this is kept in the family and you have to figure it out on your own through trial and error. But yea, depending on the information...
The INVESTMENT / RENTAL PROPERTY thread!!!!!!
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Thread created 08-23-2011 by DNN
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Post #42114078 added 08-24-2011 8:29 AM by jostle in Archived Deals
Any links to good calculators for break even or profit for rent vs payments(mortgage, tax, maintenance, etc).
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Thread created 08-23-2011 by DNN
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Post #44668728 added 11-13-2011 1:32 AM by Vestito in Archived Deals
Recently found this site, and this thread made me actually sign up for an account lol. This type of investment is what I work with most. I work part time as a realtor and full time at a property...
The INVESTMENT / RENTAL PROPERTY thread!!!!!!
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Thread created 08-23-2011 by DNN
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Post #44692464 added 11-13-2011 10:23 PM by wes in Archived Deals
I'm curious. My experience involves working with my father who's a contractor that prefers to build houses, but that business is hard for the little guy to get regularly. How do you determine...
The INVESTMENT / RENTAL PROPERTY thread!!!!!!
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Thread created 08-23-2011 by DNN
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Post #44687086 added 11-13-2011 6:41 PM by HarryWombat in Archived Deals
There are a lot of ways to approach becoming a landlord. This is what I have done. In Chicago, as in many other places the real estate market is a mess. Due to the number of foreclosures the...
The INVESTMENT / RENTAL PROPERTY thread!!!!!!
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Thread created 08-23-2011 by DNN
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Post #44091004 added 10-24-2011 4:37 PM by MikeBear in Archived Deals
Sounds like the owner (Lessor) pays for the heating in this case. By doing the above, he's kinda covering his *ss at least 2 ways: 1: If the renters like to keep the heat up quite high, they might...
The INVESTMENT / RENTAL PROPERTY thread!!!!!!
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Thread created 08-23-2011 by DNN
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Post #44077194 added 10-24-2011 9:10 AM by Brian1 in Archived Deals
That particular discussion you're referring to was talking about home warranties. A home warranty (in theory) is a plan where you pay about $50 per month to a home warranty company and, if...
The INVESTMENT / RENTAL PROPERTY thread!!!!!!
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Thread created 08-23-2011 by DNN
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Post #44037322 added 10-22-2011 8:45 AM by robintrade in Archived Deals
Another thing to consider is the value of the property after years of having a tenant. It can be good or bad. The neighborhood may appreciate in value, or the tenants may destroy the home. ...
The INVESTMENT / RENTAL PROPERTY thread!!!!!!
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Thread created 08-23-2011 by DNN
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Post #44199156 added 10-27-2011 11:56 PM by Brian1 in Archived Deals
Home warranties are a horrible idea regardless of who manages the property or how far away you live from the property. More about home warranties was covered earlier in this thread
The INVESTMENT / RENTAL PROPERTY thread!!!!!!
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Thread created 08-23-2011 by DNN
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Post #44184472 added 10-27-2011 1:21 PM by rkrao99 in Archived Deals
I Understand you maintained the management company to collect the rents. Did you take home warranty? Do you recommend taking home warranty if the rental property is too far from your residence say...
The INVESTMENT / RENTAL PROPERTY thread!!!!!!
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Thread created 08-23-2011 by DNN
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Post #49801788 added 05-03-2012 7:14 PM by Brian1 in Archived Deals
We're moving into summer and bugs are only going to become more prevalent. Unless you take a two-pronged approach (1. Remove the food source, AKA the reason why they're coming in, and 2. ...
The INVESTMENT / RENTAL PROPERTY thread!!!!!!
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Thread created 08-23-2011 by DNN
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Post #49795330 added 05-03-2012 2:03 PM by sehrwunderbar in Archived Deals
Great thread. I am wondering what good margin you guys work on and how much you save to cover reparis/vacancies?
The INVESTMENT / RENTAL PROPERTY thread!!!!!!
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Thread created 08-23-2011 by DNN
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Post #51014996 added 06-16-2012 5:27 AM by Brattles in Archived Deals
A tenant asks if I can enroll them in an auto debit program tied to their checking account. I'm not sure what that really is.... but it sets up an automatic payment directly to my bank account. ...
The INVESTMENT / RENTAL PROPERTY thread!!!!!!
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Thread created 08-23-2011 by DNN
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Post #51016408 added 06-16-2012 7:22 AM by Final Quest in Archived Deals
Hey everyone, need some advice/information. I'm considering renting my current house out and buying a second home to move into, but unsure about how to prequalify for getting a second home. I...
The INVESTMENT / RENTAL PROPERTY thread!!!!!!
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Thread created 08-23-2011 by DNN
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Post #50407792 added 05-21-2012 1:47 PM by flee in Archived Deals
Here's a nice story SALEM, Mass. (AP) — Police say a Salem woman has been charged with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon for allegedly trying to infect her landlord with a skin disease....
The INVESTMENT / RENTAL PROPERTY thread!!!!!!
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Thread created 08-23-2011 by DNN
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Post #51036132 added 06-17-2012 11:23 AM by Final Quest in Archived Deals
I didn't know people signed a five year lease on a rental house. My house is in Chattanooga, TN. Perhaps larger cities have leases that long. Thanks for sharing your experience.
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Thread created 08-23-2011 by DNN
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Post #44707138 added 11-14-2011 10:54 AM by Boomancini in Archived Deals
From a financing stand point, I hate dealing with condos. Some lenders won't even do them if the investor concentration is above a certain percent. Unless you plan on paying cash, your could run into...
The INVESTMENT / RENTAL PROPERTY thread!!!!!!
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Thread created 08-23-2011 by DNN
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Post #44709110 added 11-14-2011 11:40 AM by HarryWombat in Archived Deals
Yes, there are numerous issues from a financing standpoint: 1) the number of homeowners delinquent on their assessments 2) The percentage of owner occupants 3) The amount of reserves held by the...
The INVESTMENT / RENTAL PROPERTY thread!!!!!!
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Thread created 08-23-2011 by DNN
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Post #44646408 added 11-12-2011 5:54 AM by Brattles in Archived Deals
1997 Burnham steam boiler using 4,000 gallons of oil annually, set to 4 GPH. Will a gas conversion burner work as well as the oil one has, and would it be worthwhile switching?
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Thread created 08-23-2011 by DNN
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Post #44776840 added 11-16-2011 8:33 AM by BlueOvalStangGT in Archived Deals
Are all the good properties bought up? I am looking in the S Tampa area and can't find anything decent without paying $300k, and then its just a normal purchase with not much room for adding value....
The INVESTMENT / RENTAL PROPERTY thread!!!!!!
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Thread created 08-23-2011 by DNN
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Post #44812698 added 11-17-2011 7:22 AM by BlueOvalStangGT in Archived Deals
My plan is to buy a 3 bedroom single family home hopefully in the $150-$200k range and rent out two of the bedrooms to cover costs.I am currently doing this in a townhome which I rent and my two...
The INVESTMENT / RENTAL PROPERTY thread!!!!!!
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Thread created 08-23-2011 by DNN
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Post #42217302 added 08-25-2011 8:19 PM by Brian1 in Archived Deals
http://landlord.com/ is my favorite investment property website. There's enough great information on that website to keep someone busy reading for weeks.
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Thread created 08-23-2011 by DNN
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Post #43683298 added 10-09-2011 4:51 PM by Chrisv006 in Archived Deals
Great thread... Wife and I are very interested in this, saved up some cash and would like to get a property to start out with. Any chance some people with experience renting and point out...
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