Chris Bingham
Renting to a foreign exchange student
I had an HR coordinator from Home Depot contact me a few days ago. They have a foreign exchange guy working for them for a few months. He is looking for a place to live...just got into the state 5 days ago? What type ...
Daniel Dominguez
We need you help! We have a few questions
Hello everyone,We have a few questions as we get started seeing up our first rental property.1. Is it common practice to have the renter pay for the background check?2. Should we collect a security deposit and first/l...
Ken D.
Potential tenants that can't speak any English.
Today a family of 6 (3 adults, 2 babies, and a 10 year old) viewed one of my apartments but only the 10 year old could speak English. I tried my best to speak to the adults through the 10 year old but the child strug...
Mukesh Yadav
Loss from a Syndication investment
Hi All,
I have a question for those of that are tax savvy. If you have a loss from syndication investment ( the entire project went bust) can you use that loss (from the final K-1) to offset your regular W-2 income ?...
Tom Server
gifted money, how many can you receive
I saw the 2024 limits for giving a gift tax free is 18k.. What is the limit to receive gifts? Could i receive a 18k gift from a friend and then another 18k gift from a family member ?
Nathan Gesner
How are you "beating" government regulation?
Both federal and state politicians continue to stick their fingers in our business with various regulations. Rent control is becoming more common. Limited rent increases. You're limited to how much you can charge for ...
Christina Berry
Service Dogs
Has anyone dealt with a certified service dog situation in a non-pet property? I have a potential tenant coming to look at an apartment that typically does not allow pets. I know there are a lot of laws protecting ser...
Sean Gover
Please advise me on this financing company.
Has anyone used Finishline Consulting for funding? And if so, how was your experience. I was redirected to them via 10billioncash.com. I believe they open a bunch of credit lines in your name then do balance transf...
Grant Shipman
Know about the Freddie/Fannie changes to the "due on sale" clause
There were changes made to this issue w/in the last couple years. They concern being able to transfer a title into an LLC w/out the due on sale clause being enabled to be exercised by the lender.
Gwen Erisman
Etiquette for prospective tenants
We have several people interested in one rental. Do you disclose that you will be showing it to others? Do you cancel appointments if someone great comes along before you show it to everyone else?