Curious to see if homeowners/property managers perform regular (quarterly, semi-annually, etc.) property inspections.  We used to in the past but decided it may be a little invasive to tenants so have refrained.  Howe...

To qualify for real estate professional at tax time you need to meet the following:
-More than half of the personal services you performed in all trades or businesses during the tax year were performed in real prop...

Hi everyone this first time posting and need some advice on a current STR we are looking at.We are looking at a4 bedroom A frame in Ober Gatlinburg.We own a condo in Pensacola beach (2 bedroom, on beach/ gulf side, bu...

We had a "no pets" lease on our home, managed by a local office of a national property management franchise.  We found out the tenant had three dogs in the house and reported this to the PM a few times.  We asked the ...

I'm hoping to get some feedback on an idea I've been kicking around for some time.  I'm not a business major...
I'm nearing the end of one career, and will be transitioning in the next two years to a slightly differe...

Currently under contract with potentially my first rental property and just wanted to gather all my eggs on a basket.I wanted to ask what questions should I ask before hiring a property manager and a contractor? What ...

What are some effective evaluation techniques when choosing a property manager? Are there different evaluation measures for 4 units, 40 units, or 140 unit buildings? Primarily interested in add-value buildings (B asse...

Hiring a property management company is a decision that requires careful thought. IREM President Libby Ekre, CPM, shares five essential things to look for:
Licenses & Certifications – Ensure the firm has certific...

Hi all,A friend of mine is having issues with their property management company in the south side area of Chicago and I offered to ask the forums here for advice. He currently only pays 6% which is pretty low, but he ...

Currently, I am shooting to get an STR in OBX, Smokies, or St. Augustine for a self-managed. The goal is to get the highest COC return on a 450-575k budget that I am able to self-manage. I have found myself in analysi...