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Reyna Ayala How many bank checking /saving accounts are needed as a first time landlord
8 January 2025 | 10 replies
If you hire a PM, your financial account structure can be simpler.If you plan to continue purchasing rentals, I like some key accounts at the "management" level (income, opex, tax, owncp, reserve) and only have 1 checking account per property to prevent having 100 accounts and unnecessary complexity.
Nicholas Haubner 4-family to 5-family with owner occupied unit
4 January 2025 | 5 replies
Where it gets interesting is that the house has 5 mailing addresses associated with it and the fire prevention bureau has on their records it is also a 5- unit house, and I am billed as such upon annual renewals/inspections.
Marian Smith How could this deal turn out to be a scam?
30 December 2024 | 10 replies
Condo bylaws prevent airbnb usage, so not that.
Nitesh Chand Can I sell my house with tenants
4 January 2025 | 12 replies
If the tenants are the issue, they can make it very difficult to show the property and this can create a lot of issues for you during this time.It will also prevent you from selling your home for maximum market value as only few people will want to deal with holdover tenants.
Tayvion Payton Seeking Advice: Is $850K a Reasonable Offer for This Multifamily Property?
13 January 2025 | 17 replies
And this low demand could be a couple of factors, either a rural location with low population density or the area incomes are not high enough in order to prevent a rent burdened scenario. 
Philip Ganz How does a Deferred Sales Trust work?
2 January 2025 | 12 replies
This can help reduce risk and volatility by preventing overexposure to a single asset class. 1031 is only for investment property.7) Deprecation Schedule resets when the property is purchased in partnership with a DST.
An Lan Any better suggestions?
26 December 2024 | 7 replies
You should ensure the property is inspected regularly, maintain climate control to manage moisture and temperature, and address small issues like leaks or cracks early to prevent costly repairs.
Tyler Speelman Exploring Creative Solutions for Down Payment and Tax Avoidance
12 January 2025 | 13 replies
The rules are designed to prevent related parties from engaging in exchanges that shift high basis property for low basis property, followed by a sale of the low basis property, effectively "cashing out" without recognizing gain.If you sell a property to a related party as part of a 1031 exchange, both you and the related party must hold the exchanged properties for at least two years following the exchange.
Christopher R. Homeowners Insurance/Landlord insurance/Umbrella insurance
26 December 2024 | 14 replies
Do any of the tenants have Dogs (Breed restrictions are individual to each company).These may not prevent you from getting insurance but they may limit the number of companies willing to insure it.
Gamal Harding Property Management is Much More than Collecting Rent…
23 December 2024 | 9 replies
Use a tiered approval process to give them control over larger expenditures while enabling quick resolution of smaller issues.2.Proactive Maintenance: Implement preventative maintenance programs to reduce costly emergency repairs and extend the lifespan of property systems.3.Monthly Reporting: Deliver detailed monthly financial statements that outline expenses, rental income, and ROI performance.By handling their funds with care and providing transparency,  trust is built with owners, ensuring they feel confident in the relationship.Making Tenants Feel HeardHappy tenants are the foundation of long-term occupancy and reduced turnover.