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Tenants have been in my rental since February with their dog and they pay $50 month extra as a pet fee. In NJ I cannot accept a pet deposit and security deposit so I decided to add the monthly pet fee. The dog died...
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Would love to get second look over my assumptions, challenge/reveal any flaws in my current plan, and listen to any suggestions to successfully house hack in Austin, TX.Main Goal: House hack to live for free, cash-flo...
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HUD issued a new notice regarding service animals and reasonable accommodations under the Fair Housing Act.CLICK HERE for the official announcement from HUDThis guide provides housing providers with a set of best prac...
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Hi everyone,
My rental property is a SFH (class A) in a great neighborhood and in the coastal region of the Bay Area known for outdoor spaces, nature and great quality of life. It is now on the market to rent and bec...
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Greetings. I am getting ready to purchase my second home and will be continuing my house hacking strategy. My current home came with the tenants and they have been stellar. I didn’t have to go looking for tenants. Bu...
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I am a first-time landlord and homeowner, and have recently purchased a fully tenanted duplex in Western Massachusetts, intending to owner-occupy one unit for the first year. The security deposits were transferred to...
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I am closing on our first long term rental. Any tips or rules to have in place is greatly appreciated!
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Hey Everyone! Looking for some guidance as I am closing on my first investment property in RI that I'll be housing hacking. All units currently occupied, on month to month that haven't had paperwork since about 2017,...
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Hello everyone! Currently doing reporting on my portfolio, and I see we've spent $1800 on pest control YTD over 5 different doors. My question to the community is, should I continue to offer complimentary pest contr...