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Ju Hyun K. What evidence for the rotten bathroom door
22 May 2021 | 12 replies
But they didn't report anything about the door damage at that time and also never mentioned about it before this pre-move out walk through.In this case, do you think I can deduct the cost to fix this damage from their security deposit?
Paul Johnson Security deposit witholding from Tenant for Damages (FLORIDA)
26 May 2021 | 4 replies
So you should remember that reasonable wear and tear is NOT damages and may not be offset by the security deposit.
Debbie Fales Thinking of investing in a college town? We have some advice...
22 March 2022 | 8 replies
Instead, make sure to prioritize the security deposit and use discretion in choosing renters.
Sami Gren prospective teneant with 3 cats
23 May 2021 | 6 replies
Of course, set your rent and security deposit figuring this. 
Stephen Brown Denied for a Business Credit Card
21 May 2021 | 3 replies
I will have a separate bank account for the LLC, and I have separate accounts for the rent, security deposits and cash to pay for expenses for the property.
Wendy Black Investment Condo Refi?
8 June 2021 | 4 replies
I was reading that Fanny Mae and Freddy Mac have specific requirements for refi when it comes to condos, and one of them is that it can't be an investment security, which the site said was an investment condo. 
Peter Van der Steur Pushback from potential tenant after background check results
23 May 2021 | 8 replies
Different areas have different rules but I keep it quick, brief, and electronic, no one knows why they were denied but everyone knows up front there will be many applicants and I pick the best, security deposits are non refundable. 
Wesley Mullen Reducing 401k contributions
24 May 2021 | 13 replies
The amount you receive from ordinary income (401k distributions) is combined with your social security (after you start collecting) and due to its ordinary income status, can cause you to pay taxes on SSI....reducing your available income at the whim of the government....in retirement when you don’t have many options to generate income in a typical retirement situation.If you’re working a W2 for a while, and investing in your 401(k) at the same time-getting the match-you’ll be contributing to social security taxes today, and will be “entitled” (ie, forced to take) them later.Also, a lot of 401(k)s have 1.5%+ fees in the generic options...enriching Wall Street to almost as much as yourself with “free money”.I recommend you read “The Power of Zero” by David McKnight and “401(k)aos” by Andy Tanner.
Katherine Ming Landlord responsiblity and liabilty with gap in fence
22 May 2021 | 10 replies
They are NOT "security cameras" because we have not suggested we could, nor do we have the means to provide security 24/7 across the property. 
Kevin Hutchens Charging a brokerage fee for renting an apartment you own
23 May 2021 | 3 replies
Hi Everyone,I was helping a client find a rental in the metro west area outside Boston and I noticed real estate agents who owned and managed the units they are listing were charging a brokerage fee to the potential tenant (my client) to move in to their home.I thought this was weird because why would an agent want to collect a fee from their potential tenant on top of first, last & security.