All Forum Posts by: Fred Shandler
Fred Shandler has started 37 posts and replied 164 times.
Post: Accounting for utility payments

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^even water?
Post: Price to rent ratio

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^agreed, let this discussion continue -an interesting and informative one!
(I didn't even think the original posts deserved to be deleted as they were relevant and astute)
Post: When and How did you get Started?

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Josh, how did you get started?
Fred
Post: Vistaprint website

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Their printing prices are fabulous! If you do a search for "vista print coupons", you can find some good ones. Last week I had one for 50% off my order!
-Fred
Post: BP is awesome. Thanks Josh!

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Although, I hope this topic does not become "donate or you're not worthy" and remains a topic to simply show appreciation -I just made my donation.
Thanks for the motivation Rich.
Post: BP is awesome. Thanks Josh!

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I thought it'd be nice to start a topic about how awesome BP is. Josh, you've really, really put together something special. I've learned a tremendous amount of valuable information here and credit much of that to the generous sharing of knowledge by all of the experienced investors here.
There are so many tremendously intelligent minds here (Josh, Mike, John, Will, Tim, David, etc) and I just wanted to say thanks to all of you! Your willingness to share your experiences is greatly appreciated.
Great job, Josh.
-Fred
Post: Contractor Damages Neighbors Property

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Yup, what Mike said. Do not pay anything until he fixes whatever he damaged. If your contractor is reasonable and honest, he'll fix the damage without you even needing to get involved.
But again, he needs to fix whatever damaged he caused. And, as it was caused by a roof tear down, it's most likely not substantial (which is pretty much irrelevant, anyway)
Until then, do not pay. When my crews damage something, I usually fix it asap. I'll communicate to the neighbors or whoever, without even involving my customers until everything is fixed.
-Fred
Post: Where are the tenants?

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Where do tenants go when they can't afford rent? To a cheaper apartment?
Also, does the advertising of your vacant rentals change in the winter (more aggressively)?
-Fred
Post: Cash Flow is king, right?

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this thread is awesome
Post: How do you beat the winter vacancy rules???

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Does it become significantly harder to rent in the winter? I've read a few posts here that stated some of the best purchased deals are found in the winter (less buying competition?). If you buy in the winter, should one almost expect to have the house vacant for some time? Or is it simply a matter of advertising the property more aggressively?