I have a STR horror story to share today. I manage someone's STR in Austin and a mother kitten got into their crawl space and gave birth beneath the house to 6 kittens. The guests found the kittens, brought them insid...

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Our first tenant is moving out early next week and I have had a chance to walk the property and have noted several damages. I have scheduled a contractor come assess how much the repairs would cost but wante...

Hi Folks,How much did YOU pay your CPA for tax preparation and filing 2016 taxes?I just got my bill from my CPA for preparing my 2016 taxes - $4,200.   Feels steep to me.   I am filing in California and I bought one n...

I am looking to buy a decent sized townhouse in the Lehi area with the plan to live in it for a few years and then hold on to it as a rental if the numbers make sense when I am ready to move out. I have found a few in...

Hi,Questions up front:What % does a general contractor typically charge on a home build or home add on?$5k +20% on top of cost a good deal?We are looking at adding at least a master suite, a garage and blowing out a l...

Hello all, I'm looking for a real estate attorney in the greater Chicagoland area who is well-versed in creative financing in general and lease options/rent to own transactions in particular. If anyone can provide a n...

Our rental: SFH, nice neighborhood. We are mid-lease (ends in December) and our tenants got a dog in late March. We signed a pet addendum and increased rent by $30 and a $250 pet security deposit. Our lease allows up ...

I am considering purchasing a condo at auction.  There are two liens recorded, one for the HOA and one for a utility.  The HOA lien gives the amount through April 2021.  I am trying to find out how much will be owed i...

Hello,I am considering buying a 4 plex however there are only two furnaces for 4 units. As a result, the current landlord pays the gas bill for the entire building. Any suggestions on how to split this up and be able ...

I'm considering offering a house cleaning service as part of the monthly rent for a group townhouse I'm trying to rent.  In the past I have typically had groups of 4 young professional people and some groups are very ...