All Forum Posts by: Maurice D.
Maurice D. has started 23 posts and replied 472 times.
Post: Renting a SFH to 3 guys.

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duplicate.. sorry
Post: Renting a SFH to 3 guys.

- Coppell, TX
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would renting it out by the room work better? charge a premium and all three get their own lease and terms. think of a higher turnover mitigation, and back fill the rooms as individuals move out.
I am considering this for a property next to several warehouses (Amazon etc) so lots of young single guys/women around there.
Post: New Construction vs Rehabbing in Houston

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looking to do the same. I saw a brand new one, but the builder markup doesn't make it cashflow.
Post: In a really tough spot - uncertain what to do - advice needed

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just a caution flag, when you say it just a great deal for 25k, perhaps you need to take a closer look for big hidden issues. if you can't find others in the same condition and price range, there is red flag for me.
Post: Do you carry a gun when visiting your C-F class properties?

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In TX, I conceal carry everywhere permissible, and sometimes open carry when I go to downtown Dallas and C areas.
as others have said, if you plan to carry, train and know the law. I train often and carry is second nature to me.
in Irving two people have been mauled by pits this year. its no just about crime btw.
I even carry while running, due to dog risks.
Post: contract Attorney in Dallas?

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An acquaintance needs an attorney in Dallas to deal with a contractor that took a large amount of money and didn't finish the job..
any recommendations I can pass to her?
Post: Drunk posting on Bigger Pockets

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I'posting this from a bar, but sober drinking water..
Post: When to penalize your contractor ?

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I would suggest parcelling payments out for smaller task completion on new contractors to get a feel for their quality and timeliness. for example, demo and tile kitchen. and fire them if the fail.
Post: A somewhat odd question about condos and HOA politics

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same as @Mike McDermott stated, it's small and that carries more risk/issues. what is their approved owner occupied to rental ratio? renting one unit more out of the 8 might bump you into non-rental territory..
Post: Do not take shortcuts on screening!

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did you make a copy of his ID? is he really who he says he is? you could always call the cops and tell them you have someone you suspect is/used a fraudulent ID, and that you want the people in your house identified.. ? he might have taken over the ID of that VP, whose work checks out.. but he is not really him.