Eric James Slater
Is “cool” important to renters and can you get more for it?
Granted, I’m just starting off with this home buying thing. That said, style is important to me. I’ve built 10 artisan brick oven bakeries. 25 brick ovens. And a Food Truck Park with bar and stage, servicing 13 indivi...
Ed Zhao
Any other ways besides LLC to hold titles?
Currently I had ten rentals in bay area California, most being duplexes and fourplexes. In the past, I hold these rentals under my name. I had a $5M umbrella policy to protect myself, at least that is what I think....
Jason Padgett
Realizing tax benefits while investing in a syndication deal
Curious to understand some of the tax-related nuances with regard to taking a more passive approach through a syndication investment. Specifically, how this type of investment is typically treated for tax purposes (i....
Justin Johnson
Tenant won't sign certified mail eviction notice
What's my next move if my tenant won't sign for the certified mail that includes their eviction notice? My lease agreement states that notices will be sent via certified mail. I can check the tracking that says "deliv...
Justin Harrison
Tenant forged ESA letter from doctor
In a nutshell, two tenants didn’t disclose a pet until confronted a month into tenancy, said they were finishing up paperwork to register it as an emotional support animal (ESA), and then sent in a forged signature fr...
Virginia H.
Homeowner Associations - Why Buy There
I hate HOA's. I always have. I always will. However, others must love them because they are built. People buy.Question:What are the pros and cons of flipping in an HOA?
Kathleen Frankovich
Using personal funds to buy with LLC
Hi Everyone. We are getting ready to make an offer on our first reo property with the intention of flipping it. We have set up an LLC and would like to make the offer through it. However, all of our funds are in pe...
Lloyd Segal
Economic Update (July 6, 2020)
Economic Update
(Monday, July 6, 2020)
The big economic news this week is the second straight employment report which surpassed expectations. Nearly all of the data indicates that the recovery from the partial shut...
Fareen E.
Refusing a Tenant Prospect Before Showing/Application
Hi, question:
May I tell a prospective tenant he's not a good fit before showing the house to him because he's refusing to comply with my showing policy of sharing a copy of his ID with me prior to the showing? He's ...
Sanjeev Advani
Who's Buying 4-5 Cap Properties?
My question is simple: Who is buying these 4 cap and 5 cap properties? I know its someone because they are being sold... quickly. But who?