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Jeff Bonner In-law suites
9 August 2016 | 8 replies
The problem with your particular case would be the marketability when trying to promote it as "great for your adult children" or "let your parents live in the in-law suite" - however you phrase your rental ads, this would violate Fair Housing rules that prohibit discrimination based on familial status.
Dan C. cost of furnace ductwork to upper flat - Milwaukee duplex
16 December 2015 | 8 replies
Either way probably cost prohibitive, I'd go with electric.
Bill Mcdonald Newbie from Texas wanting to purchase REI's.
12 January 2016 | 7 replies
An SDRP can be invested in "anything that's not a prohibited transaction", per the IRS tax code.An IRA or 401(k) LLC gives you checkbook access to your retirement funds so you can invest without needing to direct a custodian.That's an over-simplification, of course.
Brian Knier Self Directed IRA for Down Payment for Rental Property
4 September 2018 | 20 replies
When it comes to IRA or 401k you are considered to be disqualified person, as such the IRS rules prohibit you to receive any benefit from your IRA directly or indirectly, providing to your IRA any services goods or facilities or otherwise be engaged in any transaction with your IRA. 
Bradley Bogdan Caged Pets - Do you prohibit them?
15 September 2014 | 2 replies

Hi all,Most of the landlords in my area have blanket no pet policies, which are rarely negotiable. Clearly, they're aimed at dogs and cats. Some are ok with caged pets (birds, hamsters, goldfish, etc.) while others ar...

Mike H. Illegal tenants! A situation that is happening right now!
18 January 2014 | 15 replies
Payoffs for vacating for such tenants might be prohibited, as is sometimes the case with seniors, those on disability or Sec8.
Account Closed Can I Prohibit Smokers From Renting from Me?
14 December 2013 | 14 replies
Can I prohibit smokers from renting one of my apartments, or ask if they are smokers when screening tenants?
Bob Floss II Comments on Illinois Wholesale Activity
28 August 2019 | 17 replies
********Response from IDFPR****************You recently contacted the IDFPR regarding an inquiry about wholesaling real estate and whether the practice was prohibited under Illinois law.
Grant Smith Northern California Rental Properties
26 September 2017 | 12 replies
@Jenifer Levini I was excited about the train as well, but the fare seems to be cost prohibitive for many.
Cassie Villela Do you allow tenants to have weapons?
13 December 2020 | 21 replies
There are only a few states that expressly prohibit restricting of guns in rental properties.