Benjamin Kroll
What to do with equity with upcoming changes to rental laws?
I have a good problem with an old VA loan property and to much equity.Current situation: Tenet is about to move out and I am questioning whether to rent again or sell. I originally bought with no money down and the pr...
Roger S.
Taxes are pricing me out.
Just got property tax statements today. Most of the houses went up a few thousand to maybe 7 thousand, which is bad enough, but I have one house that the improvements were valued at 76,000 last year, and this year a...
Eli Kallison
California Tax Sale: Deed of Trust with Assignment of Rents
I am doing some title research on property in California that is being auctioned by the county due to non-payment of taxes. This California State Legislative code outlines which encumberances will survive a tax auctio...
Faisal Farnas
Replace Windows Or Seal Them Shut?
Hello,I closed on a property that I intend to rehab and rent out. SFH in a class B neighborhood and rent is $1000. It has 10 windows, and most of them are in decent condition expect that they don't open properly, or w...
Chris Levarek
Is Rent Control a Necessary "Evil"?
Three states passed state-wide rent control laws in 2019, California, Oregon and New York. Other cities such as New York, San Francisco and Washington D.C. have had rent control policies in place for decades.
"Over t...
Jacqueline Peek
unlicensed facilitator
A year ago, I rented a house from a deputy sheriff acting on behalf of an out of state owner. We made improvements to the property with the permission of the deputy and now that the home is lovely, they want to evi...
Piia Hanson
BRRRR question - how to get around having 2 years of tax returns?
Hi all - I quit my W2 job last year and launched 2 businesses, 1 company for my real estate and a 2nd company for my consulting work. I've flipped one property and now own 3 others - 2 are cash and 1 has a mortgage. ...
Rachid B.
Capital gain tax 5 years rule question
Hi everyone, I would appreciate if someone can answer this question for me.I bought a house in Houston in March of 2012. We lived in it for two years and been renting it since.I am selling my house next month which wi...
Ryan Moyer
Tennessee STR Grandfather Clause Law
I'm looking at a property in semi-rural TN located in a county that does not currently have any STR restrictions. I'm well aware of the adage that it's best to buy where STRs are already regulated so you know what yo...
Brian Morissey
Selling at a Lost
Hi,I am considering selling my rental property which I purchased for $380k 10 years ago and currently has a market value of $310k. I am married with combined yearly income of $150k+ . I have 2 questions:1) Are 1031...