Experienced managers can help evaluate potential investments by providing insights on rental demand, market rents, tenant preferences, and location-specific factors that affect leasing success.For example, rental properties need to be close to conveniences like major roads, shopping, and schools.

But I would strongly advise, never letting somebody else do your due diligence on an investment for you. 

Today I had a new situation and obviously can't advise on tax/legal matters, but hoping to get some insight from the community.Managing a property for a client who divorced her domestic partner last year.

Hello, Im hoping to get some inside on a particular situation that has been presented to me. We have a house in the neighborhood who's owner recently passed. Her caretaker has decided to take over the property and is ...

Additionally, the frequent zoom meetings help provide new opportunities to learn with the group, network, and get specific answers for your questions. 

When I had my own real estate practice, I advised landlords on tenant issues, negotiated cash for keys, and filed evictions. 

Any advise?

There are a high number of CPA firms that do not want to get involved outside of the FYI to their clients, and some state boards are saying that a CPA advising related to this registration is an "unlicensed practice of law" given it is not under Title 26 - income taxes - the only place where CPAs and EAs are specifically authorized to interpret law. 

I'm sure there will be others with their own (and possibly conflicting) opinions, but for question #1, I always advise my clients to focus on properties in areas that 1) they currently (or previous) live in/near, 2) they travel to frequently, or 3) they have family/friends in the area.For question #2, the answer is going to depend on what you do for #1.

Now, over a year and a half later, he sent a certified letter last week demanding the security deposit or legal action within 30 days.Please advise.