Dan Sheeks
Personal finance for teens
I think we would all agree that personal finance is something that all of our youth should be taught, but it's not getting done on a consistent basis. In your opinion, whose job is it to teach teenagers (high school ...
Brian Keegan
Is it rude to ask a realtor for their commission?
I am relocating to another state. I already have a realtor in the new state. He cannot sell my home in my current state, but he owns a brokerage firm and has a realtor that can sell in my current state. I really like ...
Kermaury Musgrove
Buying First Property
I am looking at buying my first property, OOS to be exact. I currently live in California and I am looking more in the Midwest and east areas. I am trying to get started as I have been told about getting an LLC, Busin...
Jordan B.
How much do you pay for Landlord Insurance?
Hello,I just received a Landlord Insurance quote from Liberty Mutual for $2,707. Does this seem high?Background: 2-Family Built in 1896Located in Cincinnati OhioUpdated Plumbing and ElectricalI will not be owner-occup...
Carson Sweezy
College town live in landlord market
I am looking to purchase my first house, and will be renting out the extra rooms. Is there anyone that has owned and rented college homes to students, that could pass along some advice for this market? Or perhaps any ...
Brandon Turner
My tenant is dying... what would you do?
Okay, so one of my tenants (My oldest, longest, and most loved tenant), an elderly lady, went into the hospital at the end of December for surgery. She told me her January rent might be late a few days because of it. ...
Arun Gupta
Legalzoom for creating rental property LLCs
Hi folks, hope you're all having a great week!I talked to my tax consultant who also offers the service of setting up rental LLCs. He mentioned $1500 as a one-time setup fee for each LLC. Legalzoom premium service to ...
Tommy Cliff
Mold Problems
I recently discovered mold in one of the rooms in my house had come back, and it's worse than before. I have been doing more research into DIY mold removal, and most people advise using a bleach and water solution. I ...
James H.
Gas stove that turns itself on?
Just got a report from the tenant that they have disconnected the gas stove because it turns itself on when they are gone? This is a modern gas range with electirc ignition. Said they have come home twice to a hot hou...
Antonio McGuire
Rent Money, where does it go?
Hi all, I am just starting out. I bought a rental in NC and someone told me that the rent money has to go into a separate account that just is for rental income.... is this true?