Roger S.
People that make you shake your head
How many people do you know that just make you shake your head at their financial predicament? I mean, hey, I came late in life to financial sanity and the decision to invest and retire early, and made lots of stupi...
Dennis Cosgrave
How Will California's Proposed Wealth Tax Affect You?
AB 2088 establishes a first-in-the-nation net worth tax, setting a 0.4% tax rate on all net worth above $30 million. If successful, Illinois, New York, New Jersey and Connecticut are likely to follow suit. How will th...
Mark Frattini
The National Eviction Freeze was just Extended Through June 2021
The Wall Street Journal just released announces that the Biden administration announced a three-month extension to a national eviction moratorium, a move designed to help millions of tenants who have fallen behind on ...
Evan T. Ong
I'm really uncomfortable with how my future will turn out.
After reading Dan Sheek's book, First to a Million, I've learned so much about personal finance and I'm thinking about my future life decisions (I'm 15 as of this post). But my parents are disputing the options that I...
Justen Ashcraft
Prospective tenant put N/A on application for as number
a prospective tenant put N/A on the app for her ss number, dob, and drivers license number. What would you do in this situation?
Stephen Michle
Setting up your real estate business
I came across a great article about an accountant who is also a real estate investor. He gives great advice on setting up your real estate investing business. I will have to read it over to really but some pieces t...
Kimberly T.
Can you charge a different application fee for a married couple versus 2 individuals?
I'm researching PMs in other markets we're considering buying in, and have seen some PM sites with info for prospective tenants. When I look at their apps, I have seen some with the following type of set up:
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Jim K.
GENERATIONAL WEALTH: Do you worry about your kids?
Over the last decade or so, my wife and I have put together a nice little rental portfolio, we've really grown as landlords and property managers, and we have a nice little life that's just getting nicer. Net rental i...
Susan H.
Applicant with Service Dog: What to Ask?
Prospective tenant has two tiny dogs and a German Shepard service dog. I've advertised the property as pet-friendly and accept 2 pets (dogs, cats, or dog and cat) with the usual vaccinations, etc. I know the GS doesn'...
Tyler Mehigan
Cats and Dogs and Pets, Oh My!
Hi Everyone, I hope you are having a wonderful day. Is it worth it to allow pets for rental properties to increase the amount of potential tenants or should I reduce risk of property damage/loud animals and not allow ...