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14 January 2025 | 11 replies
@Jerry Tello I should have mentioned the laws and how they affect your returns vary tremendously from state to state, and sometimes county to county.
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3 January 2025 | 2 replies
Hey Robyn,In NYC, there's no strict requirement to have a bathtub in residential units.
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19 January 2025 | 14 replies
You're free to call it "weighted deal" and there is no law against a bad deal - anything you can talk another person into is technically "possible."
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4 February 2025 | 17 replies
Short answer: not legally, but they can get away with it.Long answer starts with a fundamental concept of our tax laws.
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11 January 2025 | 7 replies
The law allows you to charge for ALL cleaning, including trash removal.
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9 January 2025 | 7 replies
I will not comment as to the tax laws and underlying rules - that is a discussion you can have with your tax advisor who presumably you are paying to help you.What I will do is provide practical and business guidance on tracking time.Firstly, there are apps available that can assist with time tracking where you can specifically detail your time, who you met with, etc.
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3 January 2025 | 4 replies
.- Tenant Accountability: Many programs have strict guidelines for tenants, and breaking those rules (e.g., property damage) could jeopardize their assistance, encouraging them to be responsible.- Inspections: Some programs require annual property inspections to ensure compliance with their standards, which can occasionally be demanding.- Damage Risk: As with any tenant, there’s potential for property damage.
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9 January 2025 | 9 replies
You need to really learn these laws if you want to start a partnership where you make the decisions.
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10 January 2025 | 1 reply
Can add a in-law suite for lots of value.
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14 January 2025 | 17 replies
The state laws (do not quote me) appear to not let these companies increase rates (or its not easy) to pick up the losses.