Can you put the real estate taxes on your schedule A while the property is undergoing renovations, before the property is placed in-service?  I was under the impression that you cannot, that they must be added to the ...

I was the high bid on a tax deed in a condo-hotel in Florida. I'm not really sure how that happened since there is a significant lien both from the condo association and the mortgage company. Both liens disappear si...

Short-term rentals have become so popular. And many cities are banning or restricting properties being used for STR. My personal belief is that this will set a precedent other STR owners can follow. What are your thou...

HiI moved out of our primary residence on May 30.
Interior painting and carpet repair was done on May 31, June 1st - costing $2000
It was advertised as rental on June 2nd.
Lease with tenant started on July 1st.
Wh...

October 2022 Housing Market Update for Austin, TX MSA

October 2022 statistics have been released for the Central Texas Housing market. There was a slight increase in median sales price from the preceding month and ...

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I am looking at some potential rehab deals but my fear is my lack of Construction experience. W...

I just had new tenants (a group of guys in their 20s) move into a 4-bedroom unit. One of them, who is a contractor by trade, asked if he could install an interior door because it would make the layout of the apartment...

Is there a payment method more simple, convenient and secure than a check ? Looking for alternatives to test as a backup system to checks, then possibly the new norm.

I recently listed a property for rent. An agent that recently showed the property reached to stating that their client love the property but would like to know if the landlord would be okay with installing a gas line ...

I have a vacation home at Lake Tahoe that I do not utilize often. I would like to sell and purchase another unit in the same area and was hoping I could do a 1031 exchange. Current property I do not rent due to the H...