My tenant spilled latex paint on the patio...and something else that looks like rust.  Concrete is porous so I doubt it can be cleaned.  Do I hire a sandblaster or charge a damage fee; and if the later, how much?  And...

Hey guys, so I need some advice. My wife is an attorney and works from her office in our house in Atlanta,GA. We have discussed what we would do when she out grows our house and we have decided that before the year is...

Hey guys, so I need some advice. My wife is an attorney and works from her office in our house in Atlanta,GA. We have discussed what we would do when she out grows our house and we have decided that before the year is...

I manage real estate for investors, and wanted to hear from the insurance brokers as to what your feel is for the growing number of "service Animals" in rental properties. The biggest concern that I have is that we ca...

Perspective tenant says she has two service dogs. I have not talked to her, just got a copy of her application.  To make matters worse, one is a Scottish Deer Hound, a huge breed. Is it even possible to have two servi...

Hello all.  My wife and I finally found our path to our first rental! We bought a new primary house in November and had a rental contract on our old house that started Jan.1 2025.  I plan to consult a tax professional...

It makes sense to want depreciation to offset ordinary income.
Here's the kicker:You need to establish that you are real estate professional. Then you establish material participation.There are two tests to a real es...

Prospective tenant has two tiny dogs and a German Shepard service dog. I've advertised the property as pet-friendly and accept 2 pets (dogs, cats, or dog and cat) with the usual vaccinations, etc. I know the GS doesn'...

Ok I really need help I just bought this property and the tenant has dogs. After looking at the contract the tenant isnt allowed dogs according to the contract. When I approached the tenant about it I found out he has...