Colleagues and friends,The original GOP reform thread started by @Brandon Hall is well over 200 posts by now. This is one of the follow-up threads specifically for discussion of depreciation and Section 179 changes in...

As a landlord, how often should I be doing inspections on my home? Also, what exactly should I be looking for, things to repair or fix... For HVAC Filters, how often should those be changed, and is that the tenant's r...

Hi, Are there any special compliance considerations for commercial property purchases in Ft. Worth, Tx.? This is an office/wharehouse with 5 fronts, seperate meters and HVAC. There is no fire suppression system. 18,00...

I've been doing a lot of research on rental property tax accounting the past few days and am amazed (frustrated) at how many different answers I'm finding. For example:

1. Pre-rental expenses. On the one ha...

Hey BP,We have a deal brought to us. 112 units in a low C to D neighborhood. The area has had new build homes going up but the area is still has a stigma. When you mention the name of the road the properties are on pe...

I would estimate as much as 20% of our guests in our various units will open windows while the Heat or AC runs and struggles to keep up, and running up the utilities bill. I can understand if it's a nice high 60s or '...

Hello, I searched the forums, but could not find an answer for this question.I am repairing damages done by my tenants since they've moved out. There is a huge water stain in the master bathroom ceiling (see photo). I...

I have been hearing and reading lately that some Landlord tenants have been without heat for several Days. What is a typical time frame a landlord should be acting on this?Granted just know what I read on a news site ...

Very new to the game and am looking for some ideas as to how much a project like this might cost. It doesn't need to be exact, but I'm curious about the range. I have a split foyer in Howard County, MD. The living roo...

We’ve just passed the one year ownership mark, so I wanted to use this milestone occasion to update the BP community on our progress with the 18-unit package of condos that we purchased from a retiring landlord.First,...