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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. ...
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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...
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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...
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...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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...
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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...
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...