Hi Everyone,My in-laws recently asked my wife and I to purchase their home.  They are unable to keep up with the mortgage payment and maintenance of the property.  There are quite a few projects that need to be done b...

I recently moved out and leased my house in order to reduce my personal expenses so I can maximize the amount I can save to go towards my first real investment deal. The house is still on the original mortgage which i...

Hello. We purchased our first duplex on January 1st. We let the inherited tenants know of the change of ownership and gave them a formal notice to vacate. Our plan is to live in one side and update the other side befo...

Recently, my tenant has complained about fleas on his dogs from stray cats out in the front yard. The tenant has requested a pest control company to spray the front yard. I am sympathetic and plan on covering the cost...

As a specialized real estate CPA, I'm here to provide expert guidance on your most complex tax matters, from navigating 1031 exchanges and cost segregation studies to optimizing your rental property deductions and han...

Every time a tenant moves out, they don’t pay their last month’s rent. Sometimes they leave without paying the last two months of rent. Security deposit is not enough to cover the turnover and back rent. It seems near...

Of all the proposed housing bills proposed during the 2023 legislative session this bill has the ability to single handedly push more landlords out of the business and reduce the number of available properties for ren...

I am considering becoming a landlord but I'm worried because I've seen a couple posts about tenants causing thousands of dollars in damages. I'm wondering, why would a tenant ever cost you money like that? Can't yo...

We were wondering if any BP members have an airbnb property abroad? We recently visited my native country Colombia and are seriously thinking about purchasing a condo in Medellin and renting it short term. We are tryi...

Do you have an AC guy service your unit regularly? How often and what does he do? Does he catch/prevent repairs before they happen?