Mitch Davidson
New STR Restrictions Coming for the Asheville Area
17 January 2025 | 40 replies
The window for application won't open until what's now a draft proposal becomes law.
Ryan Treacy
What Do I Need to Know to Be a Landlord in Indianapolis, Indiana?
21 January 2025 | 4 replies
Nowadays, people can make paycheck stubs/W2's that look convincing so just make sure you invest in software that gathers verified information on applicants.
Chris B.
ESA exemption option for small landlords
7 January 2025 | 4 replies
A) Landlord denies application from tenant with ESA.
AJ Wong
🌊 Where to buy an Oregon Coast AirBnB Vacation Rental For Sale in 2025
16 January 2025 | 1 reply
With expiration, there is a maximum CAP for the area so new license applications would be subject to a wait list.
Karen Cano
Rentals in Delavan, Wisconsin
24 January 2025 | 8 replies
If the applicant comes from the pool of people that I or my tenants know, I use real estate as a way to give back as many of my tenants will not qualify credit wise or may even have a criminal background or would struggle for another reason if I were to just stick to the "background/credit check" criteria.
Julio Gonzalez
Cost Segregation Study on SFH in Iowa
22 January 2025 | 0 replies
Assets identified in this study include:Standard windows and doorsInterior ceilings and wallsBasic plumbing and electrical systemsBuilding structural elementsBasic HVAC componentsThis engineering-based cost segregation study included the following methodology:Physical Inspection through a site visitDocumentation review including architectural plans, accounting records and construction documentsA cost analysis which utilizes engineering principles in order to allocate costs to their applicable asset classificationsCalculation of the depreciation schedule using MACRSAs a reminder, bonus depreciation started to phase out in 2023.
Charles Evans
What Paperwork Should I Be Keeping Record Of?
23 January 2025 | 5 replies
Here's a list of things to track:- Formal lease application- Formal signed and executed lease specific to your state- Payment history (I recommend using online rent collection like Apartments.com, RentRedi, etc)- Maintenance requests and receipts- Accounting for all rental-related expenses (repairs, utilities, etc) The more you treat it like a business, the more helpful you are to your CPA come tax time.
Rafael Valdor
Renting out my townhouse: DIY vs. PM vs. Realtor
11 January 2025 | 14 replies
As someone who manages over 1,200 properties, I can tell you that proper screening is where professional property managers (PMs) really shine.Here’s why working with a professional PM is worth it:Screening Expertise:Fraud in tenant applications is more common than many realize.
Philip Beckwith
Appealing property taxes
27 January 2025 | 15 replies
One housing authority wouldn’t even entertain the request, while another was open to it because it was an affordable housing property, requiring just an application for the exemption.From my experience, dealing with government agencies, especially when trying to save money or get financial benefits, can be a slow process.