Aristotle once said, “The aim of the wise is not to secure pleasure, but to avoid pain.” So how would Aristotle classify the idea of working with family? Is it wise, or just asking for a lot of pain? Only you can deci...

Can I deduct a cleaning fee from security deposit if I do the work myself, as the landlord? I can't find any information online regarding that specific issue.

I have 6 rental properties, all Single Family Homes. I was previously paying a tax professional around $800 to $900 to prepare my tax returns for my 6 properties as well as my personal. I am using a new tax profession...

So I have a tenant moving out at the end of the month and is not open to allowing me to show the house to pre-screened potential tenants in a supervised fashion with a totally flexible schedule.  I explained to her th...

i was told by a mortgage specialist that's relatively easy to obtain a commercial loan in Philly. she was even willing to do it on a brand new company (llc), as long as its registered and operates in PA. the company w...

The Columbus market is great for both new and seasoned real estate investors. I had my personal start here and plan on growing my portfolio here. Columbus is an appreciation focused market which means that you can thr...

I'm seeking advice on a challenging situation with one of my rental properties, a condominium that was damaged in a fire incident. The reconstruction project is taking longer than expected, and I'm facing ongoing fees...

OK, I think I'm finally ready to look at flipping to owner occupants, and was curious how many of you active flippers use a designer for ideas on what to do with the house. If so, how do you locate the ideal person f...

A brief overview.40-year old S-Corp with a stable history and no past financial problems.  Assets: $700K-$1M.  Debts: Zero.  Vast majority of assets are commercial, with less than 10% SFR.  Clean, complete books and a...

Hi all,I'm set to close on my first property ever next week in Cleveland Ohio. I'm based in California and am struggling to find a property management service. Any recommendations welcome! Please let me know your expe...