Jason Watson
Material Participation and REPs
What are the general tests for material participation? This question comes up all the time. As tax professionals, we want to get the word out for those considering a real estate professional designation.
Ok. Here we ...
James H.
Physical Fitness
I like to mountain bike.Road biking was fun for a short bit, but after working as a bike messenger while going to college, it made normal road biking feel REALLY boring and ruined it for me. I have never really like ...
Austin Latty
I need advice about quitting my job.
Hello BP,I need some advice. I have the opportunity to quit my job and partner up doing wholesaling full time, we are actually starting to get some deals done now. I am excited about the opportunity, and the benefit...
Donny Widjaja
Screening criteria
I live in Texas, so I have to comply with the rules for application fee listed on this website.
The website basically stated that "At the time a prospective tenant is given a rental application, the landlord ...
Gary Moore
Three Daughters Must Divide a California Property
My first post - ever! Unfortunately, my mother-in-law suffered a stroke last week and is currently in the hospital. It's likely she will not regain use of much her right side. This makes it very unlikely she can re...
Frank Jennings
Restoration/Plumbing may force tenant out for awhile
I have a leak above the kitchen in a rental that's coming from the bathroom somewhere. It is leaking through the light fixture in the kitchen and dripping down. There is water damage to the ceiling and bulkhead. Conse...
Lori N.
Landlord Right to Enter - Tenant not acknowledging 24-hr. notice
Hi all!My tenant put up a satellite dish on the roof without my permission just DAYS after I had just put up a new roof on the property. Of course this had to be bolted into the roof so when he leaves and takes the...
Joshua Gordon
Bandit sign question
Where do I go to find out the exact rules about use of bandit signs in a city?
Alfred Litton
How to Get Rid of That "Old House" Smell
Just purchased an investment property built in about 1960. We've just about finished repainting the interior, but there is a persistent (what I call) "old house" smell. It's not from a former smoker, and it doesn't ...
Mike Welch
Managing PM's: Questionable Repair Charges
On my recent property statement, I've noticed a charge I think looks ridiculous. I'm wondering how experienced property owners who work with PM's would handle this matter.
I acquired and rehabbed my first property i...