Hello,Going to start renting out my first property very soon. I am dotting the I's and crossing the T's to get ready.I was wondering, is it legal to charge tenants a "maintenance charge" (obviously I would write this ...

Having a strong mathematics background, I feel pretty comfortable with my deal analyzing skill. My weakest point so far is reading and understanding RE related legal document. I understand thats why you hire an attorn...

Hello,I am looking for referrals from local Michigan investors for real estate legal advice, namely in business formation and real estate contract development. Please pass along if available; I'm currently working wit...

Hi BP Members!  I am looking for referrals to attorneys who can help out with some legals questions on commissions for things like referrals.  In most (maybe all?) states, one has to be a licensed broker to take any f...

I am two years from retirement and as an avid fisherman. I was hoping to buy a house in the Poconos for my own pleasure and also a source of income as a Short Term Rental business. I was all ready to dive into my drea...

Hi, BP!Nice to meet everybody here. I'm a new member, and I don't have investment in RE expirience. So I would like to hear your advices. I would appreciate it.Let's say there is a family that owns a house with a mort...

When you are buying and holding properties and doing the brrrr method what's the best way to protect yourself. Is landlord insurance enough to cover you if a tenant decides to go after you?

Nice couple with two small children trying to rent my house. The guy is a U.S Citizen, wife is undocumented. She doesn't have a SSN. Is this cause for concern if everything checks out on the husband? I have read many ...

Hey, BiggerPockets!
I'm a long time reader of the forums and I have a feeling that among the wealth of knowledge here, that someone would have an answer to this question. Any of your sage wisdom, advice, and comments...

I would love for someone to direct me to a resource (or answer my question directly here) to find out if I am within my legal parameters to add late fees if tenants do not pay rent on time. Quick background: My mom an...