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Help Me with My Landlord Who Loses Rent Check and Wants More
Asked by S.B. from McAllen
on March 25, 2009
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Hi, I'm new here and I'm looking for help. I am hoping someone can help me.
Last month the landlord or "investor" said that they never received my check and for me ...
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- I wouldn't send two I would send only ONE but send that one certified mail signature required. It will cost you about $3. You will receive back from the post office ...
- Girl, Dont you dare send two checks. If you are allowing enough time for the check to get their on time, then that is all your responsible for. Also, if you are sendin...
- I work for a professional property management company as their director of training. I would recommend you seek advice from your local "Tenant's counsel." For example,...
Where Can I Rent a Ball Pit for a 1St Birthday Party
Asked by A.K. from Los Angeles
on April 6, 2008
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Does anyone know where I can rent a ball pit for my son's 1st "ball themed" birthday party - in the Orange County area? Not looking for a bounce house since the kids w...
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- I am sure you have gotten lots of advice already, but I will add my two cents anyway :). A couple of years ago. I had a ball themed party for my then one year old a...
- I think a lot of the bounce house rental places have ball pits to rent as well. A lot of the inflatable pools they rent can be used as ball pits.
- Some of the bounce house rental places might offer this as well, you might want to check them out. Also, for my sons first birthday we got a bunch of those cheap plast...
House Guest Has Stayed Too Long
Asked by A.C. from Detroit
on December 28, 2011
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The situation:
My husband's friend has been staying with us for over one month now while looking for a rental house. He has a wife and kids in another state, but he h...
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- There is something else going on. I would be curious to know what the wife thinks. If it were me, I would have been out there looking at homes. Maybe the wife doesn'...
- I would just start out by saying something like your wife and kids must really miss you. Bet they can't wait to get here. It doesn't seem like your realtor is taking...
- I didn't read the other responses. I would write him a note explaining how you feel and how you don't wantitto ruin ur relationship. Explain that you don't feel he's...
Buying a House
Asked by A.M. from Sacramento
on February 15, 2011
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Hi, mamas! This is the first time I've asked a question, so here it is - I would like to buy a house someday, but I don't know where to start! I am paying a lot for ...
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- I think you and hubbie need to sit down and do a detailed budget first. See what you bring home every month and what you can really afford in a house payment- not wha...
- One of the biggest factors in deciding to whether to buy a house or not is can you afford it? Since you don't know about your credit, start by getting your free a...
- The best thing to start is to request copies of your credit reports. Get your financial ducks in a row and pay off any & all debt so you know what you've got to wor...
How to Lease a House
Asked by A.G. from Austin
on April 12, 2009
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I am seeking advice on the how to Lease a House. This will be our fist time Leasing our house and we have no idea what kind of questions to ask the tenants what forms...
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- Speak with the Realtor you had your house listed with. They will be able to assist you in the leasing or refer you to a partner that handles rental property. As a li...
- Hire a real estate agent or management company. It may cost you 1st and last months rent, but piece of mind is worth it. They find the renters, they do the background ...
- I would contact a local realtor (one who specializes your neighborhood) and ask them about reliable property managers... property managers usually charge about 10% of ...
Renting a House
Asked by C.P. from Dallas
on February 13, 2008
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Hello all,
I recently posted a question about renting an apartment, but now we have changed our minds, we are going to get a stay at home nanny that will live in wi...
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- When we were looking to rent we used www.realtor.com. Turned out, though, that we were able to buy, getting an FHA loan with only 3% down & paying monthly about as muc...
- When I was growing up, our family dog was a Collie named "Spirit"! Anyhow... My husband and I own a Real Estate/Mortgage company and our main focus is assisting pe...
- My husband is a Realtor and owns his own property management company. He helps individuals and families find homes in the metroplex that are for rent or lease. Feel ...
Do You HATE Your House?
Asked by R.D. from Richmond
on March 2, 2011
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I DO!! We moved into this house in a pinch (we rent), and while I love that I have a basement (although it's unfinished and reeeally creepy and full of cave crickets, ...
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- I hated our first house, well we still own it but dont have to live there. Its two story Master bedroom down stairs with a stupid cramed shower and separate master bat...
- Thank you-your post made me chuckle. I have a love/hate relationship w/ our house...that we are about to lose. I hate our basement, it has mold, leaks, is creepy, an...
- I know the feeling well. My family and I have moved 15 times in ten years. Yup I still live with them (by this year I should be moved out!!!!) but each house there are...
Buying a House in This Market
Asked by I.X. from Los Angeles
on June 28, 2012
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So who here has purchased a home in the last 6-12 months? Our landlords are moving back to the house we live in (we found out only days ago). Uggh. Moving again! ...
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- We just bought a house 2 months ago. We had the 20% down and still had to jump through major hoops. Definitely don't regret it though - got a fantastic price. We en...
- We just bought a house....5% down, of course we have to pay mortgage insurance because of this, but were able to pay a set price for it, paying part of it at closing a...
- Anyway you can move to Nevada????? The last house we lived in was a brand new 2000sf 3bd, 3 ba, house with hardwood floors and a 12,000sf lot-sold for 120k! My house...
Renting vs Selling a House with Young Kids
Asked by A.H. from Dallas
on May 2, 2011
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We are getting ready to move into a new house and are trying to decide whether to rent our current house or sell it. In our area, it is easy to find renters. If we dec...
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- My landlord bought our house for $60,000 at a foreclosure auction. It's well worth over 100k I moved in immediately and have paid my rent on time or early every month...
- If you are in an desirable area, I would go for renting the house out. Even if your rent the house for the amount of money it takes to cover your expenses, for tax pur...
- We kept our first house as a rental property. Being a landlord is definitely not for everyone. If you and your hubby can do it yourself, a small profit can be made. ...
House Hunting?
Asked by T.L. from St. Louis
on March 2, 2011
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We are not house hunting, but my brother and his wife are. This will be their first home as they rent an apt now. They have one little girl and one on the way. What...
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- Why was my concern the kitchen when I hate to cook! LOL
- We built our home, so it was a little different. However, we started the process by looking at existing homes and this is what we looked for: -School District rati...
- Well first off- if the backyard is not big.. Then I look no further- Regardless! I prefer that the house not have carpet. I like a split bedroom set up. Large roo...
