I understand that a lot of money has recently flowed into Opportunity Zone Funds - with likely more coming through the "deadline" at the end of 2019. I'm under the impression that those funds haven't identified all th...

We were given possession of our rental at eviction court. Tenant (ex spouse) paid a huge deposit including 3 mos rent + 2 mos deposit. The 2 remaining months rent will be used for her final 2 months (Jan-Feb). Tenant ...

Hey! quick question for ya. Is it ok for landlords to take a movie-in fee instead of a sec deposit? Have one client who applied this and is under the impression they dont have to collect sec deposit, only move in fee ...

I have several rental properties now and having been sharing what I have been doing with my friends and colleagues. Several of them have expressed interest in investing with me but I am not sure the best way to struct...

I have started my first Medium-Term rental in Massachusetts and am trying to figure out how to handle a security deposit. First of all, should I charge a security deposit? And if so, how much should I charge if the mo...

I see a good financial decision getting 8%+ cap, but it does have bars on the windows and a steel cage for a screen door.  OK  or what??

I failed to collect the security deposit before the tenant moved in. He said he would pay me the next day. He did pay all the 6 months rent upfront. He hasnt paid the security. My rookie mistake for taking him on his ...

What is everyone’s thoughts on using security deposits vs other methods? The last few places I have personally rented have not had security deposits but rather smaller non refundable fees during application process. L...

Title says it all - how much do you, private lender, pay for attorney's to prepare your loan documents (contracts, promissory notes, deed of interest, etc.) and where are you located? 

Hi, I'm a lawyer from Chicago.  I practice in the landlord/tenant area defending tenant's from unlawful evictions and suing landlords that unjustly keep security deposits.  I'm sure that will make me EXTREMELY POPULAR...