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Allan Ste converting owner-occupied duplex to fully rented duplex-depreciation question
19 January 2012 | 6 replies

Hello,
Was wondering if I could get some guidance from someone who may have some experience with depreciating rental property, specifically for tax purposes.
I have owned a duplex since 04 and have owner-occupied it. ...

Peter Bardou Rental Rehab calculations
22 February 2018 | 10 replies

Hey everyone!I am getting ready to rehab a kitchen and bathroom in a 2 bed 1 bath unit. I am doing all of the work myself. The estimated budget for the rehab is as follows:The rent increase will be $200 on the unit, g...

William Howley First hearing for a challenged eviction, should I get lawyer?
14 June 2016 | 9 replies

Hi, I am going through an eviction right now, they stopped payinf rent, I started the eviction process.The Write of repossession was filed by the judge and THAT day the tenant filed a "motion to stay", for many bullsh...

Account Closed Incompetent Landlord charing us for damage already in home when we moved in
7 May 2009 | 25 replies

We have been renting a 1750 sq. foot home in San Jose, CA for the past 2 years. We are paying a ridiculous amount of rent $3100. The home has a pool, but no AC.

Move in condition was deplorable. It was filthy. The ow...

Blake Boyles Starting with nothing but knowledge and motivation!
23 November 2015 | 8 replies

Hello BP nation! My wife and I are new to BP, as well as the real estate industry as a whole. We've been doing research and reading books, blogs, forums and talking to real estate professionals for a couple of months ...

Dale G. Probate Letter
9 December 2019 | 29 replies

I'm learning about probate and currently working on my letter. I've heard different recommendations on what or what not to include.

Some people recommend including you business letterhead and so that follows ...

John Berg To permit or not to permit ??
7 March 2014 | 8 replies

This can be very expensive and time-consuming decision. I've been flipping homes in Dallas for a 6 years. I continually struggle as to whether to get permits or not. When I do it usually costs me two to three weeks an...

Jeff Deville Investing with 'HOA' funds
20 April 2014 | 10 replies

I have a friend in a small neighborhood whose roads are private. The owners all have to put money in to a pot so that if the roads need work at some point, the work will be done. This is, as I understand it, abou...

Account Closed Do you collect additional security deposit at renewal
24 December 2019 | 11 replies

So this is just a throw it out to the world conversation.  
Say you have an annual tenant and they were renting for 700 a month, and your security deposit is also equal to 1 months rent.  When you renew that person f...