
24 January 2025 | 0 replies
If Landlord has filed an eviction due to Tenant’s Default or other breach, including breaching for non-payment of Rent, regardless of the outcome or disposition by the court, Tenant agrees, upon request, that the court shall make a determination who the prevailing party is in any eviction and whether any attorneys' fees and court costs sought by any party are reasonable.

21 January 2025 | 4 replies
Avoid any self-help eviction tactics like changing locks.Maintenance: As a landlord, you’re responsible for ensuring the property meets basic health and safety standards, including working plumbing, heating, and electrical systems.Inspections: While there are no mandatory inspections required before renting, your property should comply with building codes.

28 January 2025 | 12 replies
If you are looking to just calculate profitability, set how much profit you want to make then:ARV - Purchase Costs - Holding Costs - Selling Costs - Desired Profit - Rehab Budget (including contingency) = Maximum Allowable OfferIF you cannot calculate those numbers, a spreadsheet isn't going to help you.

27 January 2025 | 1 reply
If I represent buyers, I like to include my name and contact information along with a sentence that if anything changes after the signing but before the sale, the tenant is obligated to notify me in writing or it waives any of those changes.Buyers might have other tenant concerns that are specific to a property.

12 January 2025 | 13 replies
Alternatively, your sibling might use a 1031 exchange to defer taxes by reinvesting in like-kind properties, though this doesn't directly fund a primary residence.Other ideas include leveraging a HELOC on the rental properties for the down payment, taking out a 401(k) loan, structuring an owner-financed agreement, or a lease-to-own arrangement.

30 January 2025 | 24 replies
Other strategies include gifting portions of the property to reduce the taxable estate or exploring more complex options like a Qualified Opportunity Fund or a Charitable Remainder Trust to defer or minimize taxes.

23 January 2025 | 5 replies
As for holding a home and building another one - be sure to include carrying costs of the first home while building the second.

21 January 2025 | 4 replies
I’ve been in this unit for almost a year now and I’m thinking about moving out and renting an apartment for $1000 a month all utilities included.

20 January 2025 | 0 replies
Updates include a new septic system, wall-hung boiler with radiant heat, and a remodeled kitchen with new appliances and an island.

30 December 2024 | 2 replies
Can you do side hustles, cut down costs to get rid of these debts?