Can a private, individual landlord (who only has 1 rental unit) deduct cleaning fees for normal wear-and-tear from a security deposit at the end of a lease? Deposit was $650. Interest accrued = $3.90 for a total of 65...

Hello,I'll be refinancing a duplex I own in a couple of months.  I plan to pay the closing costs out-of-pocket so I don't have to finance them.  Can I consider the closing coats a business-related expense and deduct t...

 I have an applicant who is moving to Florida, and they’re looking for a seven month lease. They have a good credit and a good background but no job yet. Am I legally allowed to ask for the entire seven months rent t...

Have had a 4 month vacancy, tenant wants to rent as of oct. 1st and asks for a rent discount if she pays 6 months in advance. has anyone ever done this? If so, how much of a discount and why?is there an upside to this...

I made a mistake of signing 6 month lease, tenant paid 6 month rent in advance. But just after 3 month want to vacate the house, as he bought the house. As per lease agreement, I can only charge $100 for lease breakin...

I am able to recieve attorney advice through Hyatt Legal group through my wife at her job, however they do not cover landlord issues with tenants.  Are there groups out there that REIs are using for their investing bu...

I'm thinking about offering a lease to an applicant using a strategy done by a local PM company in my area.  I would like everyone's opinion if this seems like a reasonable and/or smart way and/or legal way to handle ...

What do your property managers provide to you for your taxes if anything or you you keep your own spread sheet?ThanksCora

Situation:We're acquiring properties at a steady rate (2-4 per month) and I'm looking to improve our cash management. The ultimate goal is to reduce the likelihood of capital calls, while at the same time streamlining...

Just wondering what everyone's opinion on this is. I have a mom and daughter who usually pay rent 6 months in advance, due to the fact they cannot control their spending. Well they called this morning and they have ha...