can you write off all your licensing expenses on your taxes? Money to take your mandatory courses etc? 

My lease does state tenants are responsible for yard maintenance. The tenants are not doing a good job of edging/ mowing the yard. I am trying to be nice but I keep receiving letters from the HOA. What is the best way...

If one owned a single member LLC within their Roth IRA, and that entity invested exclusively in real estate, tax liens and debt instruments, would it not be acceptable to simply incorporate "grammar school" like accou...

Here's something I haven't seen anybody bring up yet. Does anybody rent out a house with a swimming pool? I found a house for sale in San Diego with a pool and it got me thinking. Do you pay a pool "boy" to maintain i...

As a property manager, you might encounter a common misunderstanding that landlords are exclusively accountable for lawn upkeep. While it is true that landlords have specific duties, the nuances of these responsibilit...

Hello,As my title states I am wondering how any of you handle lawn care, fall leaf pick up, and weed picking for your single family home rentals? My rental has a fairly big yard 0.50 acres and I want to make sure it i...

Who should pay for filters like water filter, fridge filter...etc, is it the tenant or the landlord? Water filters for ROs (reverse osmosis) for example can go up to $400 and some companies will recommend going throug...

I've seen many conflicts on this, and there are arguments on either side of the topic.  But, are there any studies or data anyone can point me to about HOAs and property value?  Does the existence of an HOA truley hel...

Do you make a clear distinction between what's included and what's complimentary?In my mind if it included like a refrigerator than I am responsible to keeping it functional and repair or replace it when necessary.Com...

Triplex in final stages of renovation. The inside is done. The exterior is getting a make over. White vinyl 6' Privacy fence was installed last week, giving each unit its own private backyard. Pavers are going in this...