It's 96 degree days here in Tampa as summer approaches, and getting hotter. A tenant is moving out at the end of this month, but they want to shut off their power 2 weeks before their lease is up, because they are mov...

Hello all! I'm currently reading one of the suggested business books in the podcast titled "Trump Style Negotiation" by George H. Ross. The author says you need to understand the other side and its needs. Here's an ex...

I want to buy my 1st property and house hack it, preferably a 3 or 4 unit in Sacramento. There are many 2,3, & 4 units. Advice from those that have experience with hacking successfully or otherwise...How did you f...

I just had the privilege of going through my first tax audit and fortunately came out with a no change. However, I wanted to take a second to remind any investors who are still gainfully employed, and self manage thei...

I am nearing the end of a sfr flip. The home will be high quality for the market/price range. Homes are moving fast, and finding a buyer should be easy. However, I'm considering bringing in the best realtor available,...

I'm having a tenant bring suit against me.  At dispute is $180 of a security deposit withheld because of unmowed lawn when they moved.The security deposit was $1300, I withheld $400.  There was damage to the carpet wh...

I bought a house without viewing it due to the owner’s not wanting anyone in during the virus until under contract.  It has a tenant as well until December.  They were very stingy and not flexible at all on asking pri...

Hello,I plan to close on a 2-flat in a month (week of June 22) with one unit vacant and the tenants in the other unit moving out the end of June.  We will be receiving their security deposit.  There is an issue with t...

I can go to work for local, experienced wholesaler who does a high volume of deals and wonder what I should consider upfront. Deals would be split for a year, and there is a modest fee to start. Like others have writt...

AB 2088 establishes a first-in-the-nation net worth tax, setting a 0.4% tax rate on all net worth above $30 million. If successful, Illinois, New York, New Jersey and Connecticut are likely to follow suit. How will th...