Looking for feedback on my first real estate deal.  I am planning to build an 800 sqft. loft apartment over my free-standing garage (at my primary residence) and turn it into a short-term rental marketed through AirBn...

Besides the obvious write offs: gas, home office, etc. What are some of the worthwhile things you have bought that have a huge write off? At over 200k/year, with the progressive system your top end income is nearing 5...

Just wondering if there could be any issues with unknowingly renting to illegal immigrants. As a landlord, are we responsible for inquiring as to their citizenship? Could we get into trouble legally if we don’t?

A coworker of mine has ~7 low income houses and duplexes, and I see the issues he has to deal with on a regular basis. Extended families moving in, criminal boyfriends living with the tenant, frequent evictions, etc. ...

There was another thread on the site in the making deals forum which contained a lot of great discussion, but which became way too contentious, so we closed it.

I wanted to start another discussion about investing in...

Savvy real estate investors often like to buy properties that have problems, which can help us snag a great deal.  However... not all problems are good. What are some examples of "problem properties" you would never w...

Hello, So a potential renter of mine is insistent that they do not need renters insurance even though I have told them how cheap it is and that it is highly recommended. Renters insurance is not required by law in Vir...

Please contact me with any plumbing issues

Im here to help ,I have held a Calif C36 license for 30 years,I am also licensed by the City and County of Los Angeles,,,,

I have no interest in soliciting or ...