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Mary Stead "The Crash" in Real Estate
12 July 2017 | 7 replies
If you invest for cash flow, and you buy with enough margin of safety, then you can ride out whatever comes.  
Salman V. Sheriff Refused To Do Eviction - Social Services Called
8 January 2024 | 10 replies
I was really glad to see that safety net.
Daniel Meyer What to include in a new lease (Chicago)?
3 May 2021 | 7 replies
The opposite is also true and some tenants will literally never complain even if health and safety maintenance issues are occurring.
Robert L. I need help choosing a 1031 QI and avoiding scams
24 April 2024 | 6 replies
QI failures can fall into several categories: scammers who steal money or information, ineffective operators who can blow your Exchange and get the IRS after you, weak QI infrastructures that don't have adequate insurance or safety protocols against outside fraudsters, etc. 
Frankie Renaldi Checking for open permits
20 October 2023 | 8 replies
If there's a tight deadline, go down to city hall on Hamilton St and ask the Bureau of Standards and Safety to provide any permit history.
Account Closed Landlording 101
25 June 2009 | 4 replies
By that, I mean you have to educate yourself to be able to recognize value and acquire properties that are structurally sound, aesthetically pleasing, physically functional and provide safety, security, affordability, convenience and a feeling of pride in your tenant’s mind.Sounds like a daunting task, doesn’t it?
Jason Miller care package
20 February 2011 | 14 replies
The only thing I give to new tenants is an information package, like Brandon mentioned, with phone numbers for the local utility companies, instructions for the proper care and feeding of the property, safety information (number and location of smoke alarms, CO detectors, fire extinguishers, etc.).
Rhonda Green Leveraging
28 December 2015 | 8 replies
If you don't have a margin of safety, your investments can turn into cash flow killers.Good luck.
Robert Newburn Nit-picky tenants
13 June 2016 | 16 replies
Remember: if it is not health or safety issues, decisions regarding repairs are UP TO THE LANDLORD.  
Amy Bates Documentation to Provide to Tenant
14 December 2016 | 10 replies
----------For our tenants, we provide a move-in packet that contains these enclosures: Welcome letterRental Agreement, Property RulesLead-based Paint Notice & Information BookletMold/Moisture Notice & Information BookletMove-In/Move-Out Inspection ChecklistUtility Transfer AgreementMaintenance & Repair Request FormFire Safety BookletEmergency Preparedness BrochureRecycling/Waste BrochureUS Postal Service PacketEnd of Tenancy Move-Out InstructionsWe're in the process of creating an Orientation Notebook for each property that would contain information on use and care for the home.