We recently launched our first short-term rental on December 22, 2023, with AirBnb. So far we have gotten four reservations, two for December and two for January 2024. It is a single-family home so it can be listed on...

I’m sure we’ve all seen many videos of ceilings collapsing, pipes bursting, and flooded floors coming out of Texas. Considering the uncertainty with the power grid, climate change, and likelihood or unlikelihood of t...

We have been investing in real estate for over 20 years but always buy and hold. We are selling on our first flip and I have another house under contract. I would like to file a 1031 Exchange to differ capital gains. ...

This is for Chicago landlords with 3 flats. I just received my water bill and it has doubled. I'm billed every two months so presumably I have a meter, but all my bills say estimated. Since I've owned the building (la...

Got this from my broker yesterday.  It describes the new laws Governor Baker signed into law regarding short term rentals:Today Governor Baker signed into law a bill regulating and taxing short-term rentals. The timel...

My tenant has finally agreed to takee the money and move out. But, he is asking me to give him an additional free month stay on top of the cash i am offering him. How do I proceed? Should i accept?Also, I would apprec...

Hi all - I own and manage three duplexes in the Boston area (Medford). I have been cautious about raising rents as I try to maintain goodwill with the tenants. It's been less of an issue with my first two properties w...

Heyy. I'm trying to raise rent to fair market rent for one of my tenants. I have informed her through text and email. And heard no response. I texted again asking if she got my messages and if she had any questions. N...

If I have a tenant who is month to month, can I send an addendum for them to sign that says owner is no longer responsible for repairing or replacing appliances? I am managing 15 doors from out of state and I’m lear...