BP,With regards to multi-family (2 - 4 units) My experience has been that local banks are not offering cash out refinance on the residential side due to COVID-19.  For the duplexes and quadplexes that my business part...

Has anyone ever heard of starting a nonprofit and doing real estate investing? The city I’m looking to invest in has a large amount of programs in order to help nonprofits with affordable housing. The city is going th...

My tenant moved out and won't provide a forwarding address as they say they left the country. They are requesting that I go to their bank and give their bank the security deposit to the account number they have provid...

I've been thinking of setting up a deal offering free rent for a year to a disabled veteran and their family who are in need of help to regain financial stability; they would only be responsible for utilities and a sm...

Sounds great, I know! But when they have been living there for 10+ years, are still paying half the market rent, and their unit is in desperate need of an update; how good is this situation really?We are interested in...

Hi All,I recently spoke with a potential seller who is in pre-foreclosure.  The home was a Habitat for Humanity home and is 10+ years old.  She is the owner of record.When asked if she was aware of any back taxes, she...

I'm a first-time landlord currently managing a quadplex. When I purchased the property, it came with outdated appliances. I'm looking to get them all replaced especially now since most of the units are vacant.My quest...

Hello all wondering how many of you give your tenants gifts around Christmas time? Birthday or any other special day?

NOTE: There is very little chance I will actually buy this, but I want to check to see how realistic my evaluation is. Up until recently, this was my primary option, but not so much anymore. I plan on using this to ch...

As someone with a full-time job and W2 income in a very high tax state I have been looking at ways to maximize my tax deductions. As part of this strategy it was suggested I look into land conservation easements. Howe...