Charlie MacPherson
Airbnb fights back against Boston!
The City of Boston recently enacted regulations that severely restrict property owners from renting out their homes by the night, unless the owner lives in the unit - a move aimed squarely at Airbnb.I don't have a dog...
Julio Gonzalez
Historic Tax Credits Can Increase Your ROI
Preserving historic buildings plays a big part in the cultural and architectural heritage of communities. The government encourages property developers and owners to invest in these types of projects by offering numer...
Adam Craig
What to expect to property tax appeal hearing.
I purchased 3 properties last year that I contested the taxed value on and I am finally scheduled for property value hearing in October.I am being over taxed on all 3 properties by a fairly large sum and I have my pur...
Account Closed
Real estate to become regulated
It seems that there is more and more talk about how any future housing bubble will be prevented. Bankers and monetary officials are discussing using interest rates and other means to prevent this in the future.
I do...
Lenzy Ruffin
Estates that may not have gone through probate
When driving for dollars, I sometimes find properties where the owner is deceased. Sometimes, these houses have been sitting vacant for years. I have a few questions about how the process of putting a house like that ...
James Park
Chicago area sees greatest population loss of any major U.S. city
The Chicago area lost an estimated 6,263 residents in 2015 — the greatest loss of any metropolitan area in the country. That puts the region's population at 9.5 million.While the numbers fell overall, there were some ...
Delvon A Byrd
Paying off mortgage
Why is it bad to pay off a 30 year mortgage In 7-10 years
Larry H.
Nonprofit Organization Real Estate Question
I've had the desire for a while to create a nonprofit organization and purchase a single family house to provide free housing for families who have a child as a patient at the Children's Hospital. I'm doing some prel...
Laura Guy
For those that "haven't been affected by eviction moratorium"
For those of you who say the eviction moratorium doesn’t/hasn’t affected you. I’m here to tell you it does. If you own rental property, but “haven’t had any issues”, 12% of mom and pop housing providers- your colleagu...
Tim Clarke
How to lower your taxes on a apartment building.
I have been looking for an apartment deal going on 7 months. This is my first commercial deal and have been looking for 6-20 units that fit my other criteria's. I have looked at a lot of properties. I find that most...