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I am a new landlord about to have my first lease signed. I'm wondering about listing rent in my lease agreement. We have agreed on $1400 plus $20 x 2 for their two pets so $1440 total. In the agreement do I state that...
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https://papersourceonline.com/sanders-goes-after/ link
Bernie Sanders Goes After Real Estate Investors
By W. J. Mencarow
Sen. Bernie Sanders wants a 25% “house flipping” tax levied against investors who sell a pro...
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I am starting to research converting a detached garage on my California rental SFR into an ADU. Has anyone done this on a property they are renting out, and not one they live in? (Perhaps not, since I believe the owne...
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Researching various sites (including many posts/forms in BP), books, etc. I have tried creating a blue print for asset protection (see the image). Does it make sense? Did I do something incorrectly? Is it an overkill?...
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Hello BP community! New investor here and excited to engage with the community. This year I purchased my first Investment Property in Kern County and its currently being rented. I have some additional capital put away...
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Hello! Newbie here to Bigger Pockets and REI. Looking to invest into a real estate however I feel that my situation is making it difficult.I currently rent in a suburb of Houston with great schools. I need the schools...
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Here is an article I wrote about some risks to consider when buying investments for rental and flips.Share your Thoughts and Ideas.If you have recently acquired some investment real estate, you are not alone. Recent r...
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Hey everyone! I purchased my first house about 2 years ago and acquired roommates within the first 4 months. I've made some improvements to the house since I've bought it. My question is how can I go to the next house...
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Does anyone charge monthly or annually for pets? My PM’s contract says a 1x fee for pets and I’m wondering about possibly charging more though I’m not sure if that’s standard or what?
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Hello all,
a newbie here from Chicago, Logan Square area. a two part post here...
there is a new ADU pilot program in Chicago, and I am planning to build a garage top ADU, move there, and then fix up my crumbling t...