If she fails or refuses, start the eviction process.If rent is paid up and your legal tenant has some belongings in the rental, then I would probably be kind and give all parties until the end of the month to vacate, but I would not negotiate more than that.

We're the ones out there trying to find solutions for both parties, so it's important to always keep that in mind when negotiating.

While you can’t completely control who applies to live in your properties, you most definitely can find areas that are popular with students, young professionals, families, etc. 4) just as important as finding the property, you need to have an exit strategy in mind for the property.

I will be filing this season for the first time being a home owner and house hacker.I would like to work with a tax professional who has experience with this strategy.Tell me why I should cancel my meeting with H&R Block this weekend...For context, I have a W-2 income and have had 3 tenants stay in my home within the past year. 

Most professionals will at least talk to you and if they are good will tell you if their services are right for you.

Networking with experienced investors and leveraging professional advice can also significantly impact your success.Good luck!

Accountants are in such demand, that the best are not even accepting clients half the time.The other problem I see often with accountants on here is that they specialize in larger investors, and have really high prices when you as a smaller investor do not need all the bells and whistles.Another thing I see is folks thinking they need to have a tax professional in their state.

Accountants are in such demand, that the best are not even accepting clients half the time.The other problem I see often with accountants on here is that they specialize in larger investors, and have really high prices when you as a smaller investor do not need all the bells and whistles.Another thing I see is folks thinking they need to have a tax professional in their state.

There's a third-party neutral that serves as witness to the agreement.

Accountants are in such demand, that the best are not even accepting clients half the time.The other problem I see often with accountants on here is that they specialize in larger investors, and have really high prices when you as a smaller investor do not need all the bells and whistles.Another thing I see is folks thinking they need to have a tax professional in their state.