I am about to list my first rental property and am trying to decide how to screen potential tenants.  Before taking any phone calls, showing the property or going through the application process, I want to vet potenti...

I rented out a house a few months ago and the tenants put on the application that they had 3 kids.  Now there are 5 kids standing out for the school bus.  Apparently the husband now has custody of 2 kids of his from a...

We own 3 condos that were converted from a triplex to condos during our ownership. I am trying to set up an HOA. I've been working with a lawyer and my next steps, as I understand it, are to 1) file the articles of in...

My wife and I are new to the RE space and looking to purchase our first home. We live in Columbus, GA and are wanting to begin our journey locally. After performing a market analysis of the area we have determined tha...

I am in the process of searching out some syndications where I can be a limited partner. What sort of questions do you recommend to ask to vet the syndicator and the deal? What is a common split among GP's and LP's th...

I may have an opportunity to purchase a property off market in the Bay Area, CA. Since it's not on the MLS, neither of us will be using a real estate agent so I'm wanting to get a real estate lawyer that can make sure...

I wanted to buy an investment property for rental. my payments on my primary residence will hit the limit for mortgage interest and property tax deduction under the proposed GOP tax plan.But as I recall doing my taxes...

Hey BP!I'm under contract on a 4-plex and I have the property inspection coming up.I have a contingency in my contract for the property inspection, but what does that really do for me?I don't expect to find much (or r...

Hello, everyone!
I recently learned from a neighbor that one of my inherited tenants is planning to move in three additional children into her apartment. According to the lease, only individuals listed on the lease a...

First post here. Have been learning a lot from your questions and answers. I am purchasing a property meant to be short term rental. On the loan estimate it mentions Owner’s title policy as optional. Should I purchase...