It is a lot more cost effective to have things custom made than to pay 80% import tariff, plus it is local.

Although the percentage of the increase is large, the determinative factors are whether the resulting rent is so great as to shock the conscience of a reasonable person and was effected for the purpose of compelling the tenant to vacate."

While it might feel counterintuitive, it can sometimes save you the time and cost of a legal eviction.I’d love to hear from others in the forum..Have you found any creative or cost-effective ways to navigate eviction challenges?

Many people start out active because they want exposure to real estate and don't know that you can start out passive - you can effectively hire the asset manager and supply capital to the investment.You can have great success as an active or a passive investor - but it is important to understand the difference and to select whichever option matches your skills and resources the best.Good luck!

In Portland for example we are not allowed to increase rent more than once in 12 months, and it must be less than 10% increase in "effective rent".

For instance, one investor I worked with used it to jump from a duplex to a 4-unit building in Phoenix, effectively doubling their rental income as well as the forecasted appreciation rate on their new property.

A good real estate accountant can save you thousands of dollars by leveraging entity selection and formation, tax deductions, cost segregations, bonus depreciation and tax planning.I recommend finding an accountant who specializes in real estate taxation, business taxation, financial planning and tax planning.I would also recommend looking for a accountant willing to work with you throughout the year.

The BRRRR strategy is doable for a newer investor, but it requires a lot of effort, consistency, and hands-on involvement—it's not exactly a passive way to invest.Whichever route you choose, if you're taking on the bulk of the work to analyze deals and select the best ones, it’s important to ensure your partnership reflects the time and energy you’re putting in.

I have been battling with the credit bureaus for 15 years between 2 divorces, and multiple incidents of identity theft (the untold effect of military service).

Landlords should also select a reasonable time for the entry to occur, such as between 8 AM and 6 PM during weekdays.