Through a friend I have been offered the opportunity to work at a "mom and pop" 60 bed motel that has a fitness center, pool, and serves meals. It averages decent ratings from guests. I'm up for the challenge but I'm no spring chicken. I lost a good paying position in the recession in 208 and subsequently had to drop out of a Ph.D program just before comps- and it looks like I won't be finishing that degree any time soon, because I currently work in a call center and can't even afford a car.
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posted by Piscean
on Sep 9, 2012 -
12 answers
Looking for an apartment in Portland, OR, and I wondered if any MeFites know what property management companies to trust and/or avoid.
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posted by Mister Fabulous
on Jun 4, 2012 -
9 answers
Finally moving to my new house Friday! This is coinciding with a nasty breakup with a very unreasonable woman. She's unstable and deploying some very low, tacky, petty moves. We share an apartment that's going away at the end of the month and I need some best practices to help this deployment.
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posted by porn in the woods
on Jan 12, 2012 -
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I'm looking at needing to rent out the house that I own (because of a move and the quiet housing market). What should I know before choosing a property management company? Any red flags to look for?
I'll be 1500 miles away after moving and will need a management company to handle the property.
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posted by jz
on May 15, 2011 -
6 answers
We just found out our new rental house has been on the market and will be shown soon, three weeks into our new month-to-month agreement. What should we do?
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posted by christopherious
on Mar 23, 2011 -
14 answers
Homeowners who own a single family house - I wanted to ask your experiences renting out a single family house? I own an older SFH in the DC area, and I was thinking (potentially) about the possibility of relocating for work in the future.
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posted by waylaid
on Feb 18, 2011 -
6 answers
What should I charge to manage a property? A friend recently asked me to help him fill his rentals. I filled all ten in a month with good tenants. We did not set a fee in advance - I wanted to see how it went before I committed to the job. How much should I ask for?
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posted by walla
on Sep 23, 2009 -
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I'm getting a house I inherited ready to rent out since I don't want to try and sell it in the current market. I've never been a landlord before. The house is in St. Petersburg, Florida in a desirable neighborhood.
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posted by lordrunningclam
on Feb 10, 2009 -
16 answers
How should I go about negotiating a new lease with my leasing company? Ideally I would pay the same or less in monthly rent.
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posted by anotherpanacea
on Jan 31, 2009 -
6 answers
Can anyone recommend a property management company in the Chicago area? I'm a would-be landlord.
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posted by ignignokt
on Jan 29, 2009 -
3 answers
Have any Chicago mefites had experience with Hunter Properties, Acorn Management, Lake Front Management, Lee Street Apartment Rentals, or Water Tower Realty? Praise is as welcome as criticism.
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posted by ztdavis
on Jul 4, 2007 -
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How can I deal with the property management company that is stalling on getting a major repair completed, when I don't have the contract with them?
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posted by slow graffiti
on Mar 1, 2007 -
14 answers
A new management company has taken over my apartment building, and my lease is up. Should I stay where I am, or should I start looking for a new apartment?
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posted by MeetMegan
on May 23, 2006 -
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