For more information, contact the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations or the Fair Housing Commission.Bed bug control responsibilitiesLandlords must develop and follow a bed bug control plan to prevent and control bed bug infestations.You must give tenants:An informational notice from the City of Philadelphia about bed bugs and landlord/tenant responsibilities.A written description of bed bug infestation and remediation in the rental unit within the preceding 120 days and of any ongoing remediation.Within ten business days of receiving a written complaint about bed bugs in a rental unit, you must hire professional pest control services to investigate the complaint and begin remediation if an infestation is found.Remediation services must continue until there is no longer evidence of bed bugs in the unit.

Quote from @Mehdi Mir: G'dy allI'm moving to Dallas, Texas from Australia, where I've gained extensive experience in real estate.

I would check with your CPA before setting anything up.If you are talking about referring people to local fun businesses like the boat rental, restaurants, amusement parks etc then there is no problem.

One place is networking at a Real Estate Investors meeting.

Hey Jordan, I'd say house-hacking is one of the best ways to get into real estate investing.

Its not as easy but once you are up in running you are building a brand, equity in your business, and also constant flow of leads.

There are two requirements to claim REP status1) 750 Hours2) You spend more time on real estate than other activities such as your W-2 Job or BusinessYou want to work with a tax professional who will be able to advise you on what hours count and what hours do not count.Furthermore, the CPA may have a nice worksheet that you can use to help you document your hours.Best of luck!

A duplex is a great way to start because that renter will help with your monthly out of pocket costs and it's a convenient way to get into real estate investing.

In the real world, its hard if not impossible to get all 4 aspects on a single deal.

We’re more than just a property management company—we’re your trusted real estate partners.I’m originally from Chicago and a big Chicago sports fan (even though the last few years have been rough for us).