...it may also be useful to emphasize that the lease is an X month term, and that if the tenant wants to vacate early, then there will be penalties of X, Y, Z.

Transfer the IRA funds to  a "beneficiary IRA" and then commence taking required distributions annually by December 31 following the IRA owner’s death; ortake full distribution.Under either method, the distribution(s) will be subject to federal taxes but not the 10% early distribution penalty.

I recently decided to add a deadline penalty for a contractor that does not meet their agreed upon project completion date.

I'm not farmiliar with commercial real estate, but if this was residential, I would say if she did not sign a holding agreement stating that a deadline and penalty, you have to give it back.

Give tenant notice they are in violation of the lease, give them 72 hours to correct and pass an inspection, and then act accordingly.In the future, you should have financial penalties tied to lease violations.

Yes, but you must not do anything that is considered a prohibited transaction.What you are wanting to do with your personal company is 100% prohibited and subject to and IRS penalty.

It's disgusting and inconsiderate, and you need to outline a policy/penalty. 

Real estate investors who take time to learn about tax laws and regulations can maximize returns, avoid penalties, and plan for the future.

Take note of the prepayment penalty % as well.

We do not allow smoking in our leases and have huge penalties built in for additional cleaning services if they do as I’m not doing that again.