Keith Ellis
IL Condo HOA rules amended by property manager (not HOA Board)
I have an Illinois condo unit that I rent out and would like a second opinion about an issue that was debating with the HOA's property manager.The gist is that after signing new tenants to a lease I was hit with a $15...
Monica Berger
HOA changed bylaws to prohibit our Short Term Rental
We are in Florida... Anyone have experience with HOA changing bylaws after purchase of property? We have been doing STR for approx one year and we were hoping we would be able to be "grandfathered" if laws change but...
Steve S.
How do you handle a fiancé or new spouse moving in on lease?
One of my tenants is getting married. Do you do a background check?simply amend the lease and have them sign (they are over 18)Thoughts?
Luciana W.
Tenant is asking an extra day for moving out
Hi everyone,I have a turn over coming up, the current tenant has signed a move out letter for the 30th of the month and is now asking for one more extra day so she can move everything to her new apartment that is only...
Landon Coate
Sheriff Sale Purchase—That was supposed to be canceled
I purchased a house at a sheriff sale 12/282023 and then found out that there was an amendment to that Sherriff Sale Order.
On 10/14/2023 there was a Order of Sale file for the Sheriff to sell the property. On 11/04/...
Brandon Holley
Court declares mandatory rental inspections unconstitutional
The Southern District of Ohio, in Columbus ruled that the City of Portsmouth Ohio’s occupational licensing requirements imposed rental property inspections and licensing fees upon the landlord, violating the Fourth Am...
Riju Krishna
Lien on property - advise sought
I am unsure if this is the right forum for this post. Apologies if it isn't. I need some advise -
I am currently in transaction (all contingencies removed) for a property. The final disclosure package showed a lien ...
Tom R.
legal forms for rental property
I have my first rental property in escrow. I am currently writing up preliminary rental applications and rental agreements. I plan to take them to a lawyer for review and revisions. Lawyers charge by the hour so I fig...
Account Closed
Ask me questions on Real Estate Tax Strategy or Investing
As a specialized real estate CPA, I'm here to provide expert guidance on your most complex tax matters, from navigating 1031 exchanges and cost segregation studies to optimizing your rental property deductions and han...
John Jabson
Property Manager
By law, what do you need in order to become a property manager? I'm sure it's dependent on the state. I'm in PA. Any ideas would be appreciated.