The downside is it's expensive - they take 5% of the clean fee I receive plus 5% from the clean fee the cleaner receives.

This is where a commercial broker can help you save money and time; When you interview any broker, confirm they have CoStar, CREXI, Catylist, their local MLS and Commercial MLS, are members of the local Commercial REALTOR council, and receive other brokers IDX feeds. 

Streeteasy allows NYC agents & landlords to advertise "no fee" rentals which many like to take advantage of to receive more inquiries, applications, and fill vacancies sooner.Right now, Streeteasy has 4,567 Brooklyn rentals listed and 3,196 are marketed as "no fee".In addition to this, section 8, cityfheps, and other rental assistance programs usually pay the broker fee instead of the landlord or tenant paying.Hope this helps!

I’ve asked for police reports, received nothing, went to the house and found no damage or evidence of forced entry.

Contact the condo association directly to request access to their official records, which should include maintenance logs, financial statements, and details on planned improvements or repairs.To ensure the information you receive is accurate, consider consulting with a real estate attorney or a local real estate professional.

It is expensive to set up a property, the costs are high and you are not able receive any equity.

If you performed work and got paid more than $600, then yes, you should receive a 1099 form from them after December for that tax year.

From one of our sales, We were also advised that if this property sells to a third party at a sheriff sale, and we cannot provide the department of revenue inheritance tax lien certification, the Allegheny county sheriff will not issue the deed until they receive a copy of the lien certification. 

If you're unsure, I would say put a minimum of 30% of the funds you received aside for taxes and use the rest to invest towards that goal you want.If it helps set you at ease, none of our clients have ever been "killed" by the IRS, we haven't seen that dark side of them, yet.

In the year Ive owned the building I received one check.