My partner and I have saved a deposit of $50,000 to put down on a house. We're looking for a one bed flat around the Gastown area of Vancouver BC, which we may end up renting out while we move to the US for a couple of years for work, but I have no idea how to go about this.
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posted by everydayanewday
on Feb 25, 2013 -
9 answers
Is it possible to purchase a home with an FHA loan, rehabilitate it, and then rent it out? Also - what's it like to make an independent entry into the rental home market?
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posted by speedgraphic
on Jul 23, 2012 -
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I am taking a short (weekend) let on a holiday property just outside of London, UK. It's a big house with lots of bedrooms that is used for weddings, hen parties and corporate team-building as well as for family holidays. In addition to 100% payment in full in advance (which I expected), the people letting the property are demanding £1l as a damage deposit one month before I arrive at the property. Their T&Cs state that they will give this back to me one month after I leave the property.
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posted by skylar
on Jan 16, 2012 -
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The townhome that my SO and I paid a deposit on was rented out from under us by the owner, who did so not only behind our back, but behind the back of the property management company that they contracted with. What is the best way to proceed here?
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 25, 2011 -
14 answers
Renting a furnished property. Moved in to discover that (private) landlord has left not just furniture, but many personal effects and rubbish, in every nook and cranny, and is filthy. What to do?
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 19, 2010 -
9 answers
I'm looking to rent a small commercial office for the first time. I've found a couple of possibilities, but I have questions about the process.
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posted by moosedogtoo
on Oct 8, 2010 -
7 answers
How to manage my mortgate and insurance while I am away from my house for an extended period?
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 18, 2010 -
6 answers
Newbie landlord in training - how can I help a person in desperate need AND be business savvy? (Long winded, please forgive me).
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 19, 2010 -
19 answers
Property manager hid that other duplex tenant is property owner when getting me to sign lease.
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posted by ishotjr
on Jul 3, 2009 -
21 answers
What should a proper property management company do for you as a home owner paying them to take care of your rental property?
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posted by Gooney
on Mar 12, 2009 -
6 answers
I've been thinking a lot about buying a property and renting it out. I have a good grasp on a lot of the essentials, but I was hoping for some input from hive mind as to what I should be prepared for, what I should have ready, and how best to handle being a landlord.
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posted by smitt
on Mar 26, 2008 -
20 answers
$100k USD to spend on a "vacation home". Ideally, great activities nearby (skiing, beaching, etc) on a lake or mountains. North America or Europe. Where should we buy?
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posted by wflanagan
on Aug 13, 2007 -
18 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 -
3 answers
Two weeks ago I rented a new place. A previous tenant left the washer and dryer here. I can't figure out who owns what! Help!
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 8, 2007 -
12 answers
