Amy Smith
Investing as we move into "retirement."
5 January 2025 | 5 replies
I've seen landlords live in blissful ignorance for 5-10 years due to dumb luck, then their world comes crashing down and they lose everything.I have a book, there are some in the BP bookstore, or you can check out one of my personal favorites, Every Landlord's Legal Guide by NOLO.
Shiloh Lundahl
New Partnership Model
4 February 2025 | 87 replies
And the cost of legal defense , even if successful, will drive the company out of business.
Avery Oblepias
Section 8 Tom Cruz
10 January 2025 | 22 replies
Time is money and I prefer spending my time with my fam and friends instead of problem tenants and legal cases.
Preethi S.
Difficult Property Management company
3 January 2025 | 8 replies
I consulted with a real estate lawyer a few times this year who said it's very hard to sue for negligence and they advised against taking legal action, especially since the property manager at least followed through on the eviction and repairs.I've now asked the property management company to apply a $4k credit for all the challenges I've had working with them.
Gene D Stephens
Experience with Adverse Possession?
30 December 2024 | 7 replies
The AP has to be open, notorious and hostile...those terms have a legal meaning and essentially it is that you as the owner have been fully deprived of your right to the property.Absent those items above, it sounds like at best they have another legal right which is a "prescriptive easement".
Lauren Merendino
Pre retirement Strategy
1 February 2025 | 30 replies
Then once the 1031 is done if “legal” take a loan out an buy your new primary house. 6.
Kyler Tarr
Knob and tube wiring
27 January 2025 | 18 replies
Because now, legally, they have to disclose that if this all falls out.
Bob Dole
Cost Segregation -- What is the true benefit of the accelerated depreciation?
9 January 2025 | 32 replies
Trying to pay the least amount of taxes legally possible.
Caleb Rehg
Renting to College Students
12 January 2025 | 23 replies
I prefer graduate students whenever possible because they don't have time for partying, are of legal age anyway, and generally tend to be by themselves or with a partner so it's more like renting to a couple.
Ricky Hernandez
Turning a New Build into a Rental Property
6 January 2025 | 7 replies
Ask the builder or their legal representative for a copy of the CC&Rs (Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions) or any supplemental documents specific to the development.Financing Considerations: If you’re financing the property, some loan types have limitations on renting out a home within the first year.