This is important!! New York State assembly is attempting to further restrict the rights of landlords in the state. This legislation, if passed, would become one of the most extreme rent control and regulation bill in...

If you own a multi unit built before 1978 is anything other than a lead based paint disclosure needed in terms of info shared with tenants?

I am reviewing the contract for a new property manager for a rental condo. Should I be worried about this section under the liability portion? It seems a little too open to me. Does anyone have any thoughts or recomme...

What are some of the long lasting financial side effects of declaring bankruptcy after a bad investment? I caught up with one of my old school mates, who has found herself in crippling debt after blowing all her seed ...

REAL ESTATE INVESTORS AND HOUSING PROVIDERS: I am working on a project to defend and improve the reputation of housing providers and investors. How do we improve communities, and how does government get in our way? Gi...

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I have a tenant in a property who is starting to have difficulties making his rent payments. so far he has been paying on time, but recently, he has warned me ahead that he is waiting for client's payments (he is...

Asset Protection & Piercing the Corporate VeilWe've all heard of Asset Protection and the suggestion is typically to create an LLC and hold title in that legal entity. In and of itself, this can be a major hurdle ...

Still trying to figure out how to form an LLC.  I disagree with all of you who say it's simple!  My current roadblock is this:  Everything I own is in my revocable living trust, which avoids probate in the event of my...

I am thinking when I buy my first house, I will buy at least a duplex but maybe bigger then that?  Would you do the same if you had no actual real estate experience and you just had knowledge?  Or would you recommend ...

I purchased a home about two months ago, the deal was after we closed escrow the seller wanted to do a rent back for two months, which I was okay with. As of the end of August we were suppose to get our keys and the s...