Tenants destroy rental property

Tenants destroy rental property

Until recently, I owned a rental property in Jacksonville, Florida. I did my best to keep the place in good condition. Over the years, I replaced the roof, windows, water heater and HVAC system. I added a security system, exterior lighting and smoke alarms. I hired professionals to paint the interior and exterior and spent

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Rushed relocation means selling home very quickly

Rushed relocation means selling home very quickly

I spent approximately five years in Colorado Springs. I really enjoy the change of seasons, gorgeous landscape and opportunity for outdoor activities. No matter what the weather brings, there is something exciting to do. I often hiked, cycled, kayaked, skied and swam. From sports and fitness to shopping and restaurants, the area offers a tremendous

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Grew out of my small Jax home

Grew out of my small Jax home

I may have jumped into buying a home too suddenly. I got my first real job in Jacksonville, FL. I could have rented, however I thought it would be smarter to buy a home. That way none of my money is being wasted towards rent. I could service the place up and it would be

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Selling a household in search of repairs

Selling a household in search of repairs

I needed to sell the house, unblessedly, it would never have passed a household inspection, then a conventional listing with a real estate agent was out of the question. I moved to CO Springtimes right after graduating school; The section is severely wonderful, with lots to see and do, i managed to secure a job

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Wanting to transfer back to the states

Wanting to transfer back to the states

I moved to Canada when I got married, but my partner was from Calgury and wanted to live near her family. When my partner took off with her secretary, I was left with a mortgage payment and a ton of debt, then before leaving, she maxed out the debit cards, then i hadn’t realized he’d

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Selling a house with fire damage in it

Selling a house with fire damage in it

My partner plus I bought a dwelling in Jacksonville, Florida, that was in actually exhausting condition, however my wonderful friend and I liked the location plus the possibilities. The price was right, plus my wonderful friend and I were happy to make the improvements ourselves. My wonderful friend and I are both quite handy plus

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Water damage not covered by insurance

Water damage not covered by insurance

When a tree fell on my home, it wasn’t covered by my insurance; The roof was badly detrimentd, exposing the interior residing space to the elements, however plus, a wall collapsed, many windows broke and there were major troubles with plumbing pipes and electrical wires. The necessary repairs were extensive… I got estimates from a

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Conventional home sale falls through

Conventional home sale falls through

I originally attempted to sell my Jacksonville, Florida, home by conventional means. I found a real estate agent and followed her advice. I replaced the front door, painted the interior and put down a new carpet in the laundry room. I invested into a new bathroom vanity and toilet and hired a professional cleaning service.

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Rushed relocation means selling condo really hastily

Rushed relocation means selling condo really hastily

They expedited every stage of the process I spent approximately five years in CO Springs… I absolutely care about the change of seasons, gorgeous landscape and option for outdoor activities, however no matter what the weather brings, there is something exciting to do. I often hiked, cycled, kayaked, skied and swam, from sports and fitness

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Termites destroy my house

Termites destroy my house

Until I moved to Jacksonville, Florida, I had never encountered a termite. I didn’t know what they looked like. I had no idea how invasive they could be or the extent of the damage they can cause. I’ve since learned that a queen termite lays about one hundred eggs per day in her first year

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Wanting to move back to AB

Wanting to move back to AB

I moved to Canada when I got married, and my fiance was from Calgury plus wanted to live near his family! When my fiance took off with his secretary, I was left with a mortgage payment plus a ton of debt; Before leaving, he maxed out the ATM cards, but i hadn’t realized he’d quit

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Selling a tenant occupied property I no longer wanted

Selling a tenant occupied property I no longer wanted

I rented a place in Jacksonville, Florida for about three years. I then talked to the owner about selling it to me. I swung a deal and then the place was mine. I really liked that little apartment. It was the perfect situation for a single girl. I lived on a dead end road with

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Selling a rental space in need of repairs

Selling a rental space in need of repairs

I moved to Colorado Springs right after graduating college… The section is extremely appealing, with lots to see and do. I managed to secure a job in my chosen field at the entry level. I wasn’t making much money and was still paying off student loans, but despite my limited budget, I decided to purchase

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