My wife and I bought a single family primary residence two years ago  and are finally ready to convert it to a rental property. Besides the basics of a lease and collecting rent, what do I need to be aware of? Are the...

My wife asked me a question today and like most of her questions, I didn't have an answer! As someone who owns condos in Mexico that were actually under construction when the gigantic devaluation came to that country ...

The rental market is a dynamic environment, and one constant is change. From updated tenant rights laws to shifting zoning regulations, staying compliant can feel like a moving target. For real estate investors, adapt...

I brought my taxes to a larger CPA in the Milwaukee area around the beginning of April and they are still not done. I called about two weeks ago and they said that there were three people ahead of me. I called back to...

This post is admittedly as much about venting as it is looking for opinions of others. Here's what crossed my mind this morning: Social Security. I'm turning 49 this year and have been working (on the books) since age...

I regularly teach courses at the RPOA and find that there are a few laws that many Michigan landlords miss in their management practices. Here are the top 10 I observe: Not following Federally and State mandated lead...

I know many people use a DBA/LLC name as an agent, I like the idea for privacy.However, what if someone looked up my license number on the state Real Estate website, like California Bureau of Real Estate, will it disp...

What type of pre-screen questions do you ask potential tenants before showing your property ? I have my first rental ready and listed. What questions should I ask over the phone before even conside ring meeting a pers...

2008 and 2020 are both years with unprecedented events that impact the economy, and hence real estate.History repeats itself, so are some lessons learned.For real estate investors who have lived through 2008, my quest...

Hello everyone,I am in North Idaho, near Spokane Washington. Just wondering if there may be a fix and flip guy that I may work alongside. Willing to commit whatever it takes. Fix and flip has been a long time passion,...