I have been looking for a hobby, and a way to make some money to improve my life for myself and my family after I got injured in the war in Iraq in 2006. I live in Illinois, and I have been interested in real estate f...

Long story short... My property manager went to show one of my town-homes.
Turns out my tenant decided it was ok to put/punch holes in walls and put his cigarettes out on the carpet in every room. It's a shame beca...

Vegetarian DiscountI'm kind of surprised that it Was a Bothell Landlord, and not someone in Downtown Seattle, or heaven forbid, Olympia!  I wonder if his CPA told him he could write off the $2,400 as something too?  W...

My tenants, who have been in the property for close to three years, have become totally unresponsive. They pay their rent on time, but have not responded to any emails since October. I understand I cannot legally requ...

Hello!What an experience we have had during our first month as a short term rental provider. Below, I am going to briefly provide the experience that my girlfriend and I have had so far hosting out house on Airbnb. As...

Ok so basically - as long as I buy a similar property within 45 days of selling another (and none are owner occupied) - I can avoid being taxed is that right? Does the 45 days have to be after the sale of the original...

Good day BP! My condo has been on the market for 127 days in the 92054 area code. Since that time several other condos have sold. Inventory is not moving as fast as I had expected but I’m also weary of my own impatien...

I'm trying to round up all the different types of fees a landlord could charge their residents. This isn't my favorite income idea but there is no doubt collecting fees is a way to prevent more costly mistakes. What's...

Dear Fellow Landlords,I have a lodger in my house, who received a notice to quit before Massachusetts announced state of emergency. He knows I cannot proceed with eviction and behaves as if it is his house. I did ask ...

Rookie question...We just completed a cosmetic rehab on our first house and placed it for rent this week. I plan to self-manage, so I had hoped to show the house myself and personally meet any potential tenants. Fro...