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Buying A Duplex: What You Need to Know

Bay Property Management Group

Cons of Buying a Duplex: Managing a duplex comes with added responsibilities, such as handling tenant disputes, increased maintenance costs, and financing complexities that may differ from single-family homes. In other words, you save on land costs while still having two homes in one structure. What Is a Duplex?

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How To Get Rid of Ants in Your Apartment Naturally

Bay Property Management Group

It doesnt kill them, but it definitely can drive them away. For single-family homes or duplexes, the lease might say the tenant has to handle it, but if the pest problem makes the place unlivable, you still need to step in. Its a cheap fix, but surprisingly effective. This is clearly laid out in D.C.s

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Are Utilities Included in the Rent, Explained

Bay Property Management Group

How to Verify If Utilities Are Included in Rent on Your Lease To verify if utilities are included in your rent, there’s one definitive place you should look: your lease. By contrast, in single-family homes, the tenant is typically responsible for paying utilities because each unit can have its own utility meter.

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How to Find Profitable Rental Property

Real Property Management Chicago

You might choose a single family home, a condo, multifamily home, or even a larger apartment building. Keep in mind that different areas and different types of property will attract tenants with different definitions of what it means to be “rent ready.”

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A Complete Guide to Mortgages: Tips for Homebuyers

Beach Front Property Management

Definition of Mortgage A mortgage is a loan agreement where you borrow money from a lender to purchase property, with the promise to repay it along with interest. These loans can be used for buying, refinancing, or home improvements. Understanding how mortgages work is crucial for making informed decisions.

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A Roller Coaster Ride :Renting, and Los Angeles Property Management

Real Property Management Choice

And although at some points you feel nervous, after finishing the ride you know it was definitely worth the wait. As a leader in single family home Los Angeles property management, we understand that managing rental property can sometimes be a bumpy ride. Now apply the same situation to owning real estate rental property.

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3 Interesting Real Estate Market Trends to Expect in 2023

Mashvisor

If you want to bring your A-game to the housing market in 2023, you should definitely know more about these three real estate market trends. Staying one step ahead in…