We're evaluating a deal that involves a Section 8 tenant already in place. We've read that the government will guarantee up to 70% of the rent on behalf of the tenant. However, I do know that Section 8 has a bit of a ...

Hi, We;ve had our two single story rentals for about 9 months now, and coincidentally, they are both rented to senior citizens.  They are not handicap access, nor have we made any claim that they are.  The homes have ...

Hello All,I'm new to this community and forums as such. I'm not sure if I'm suppose to make a separate post for each topic. However, I'm looking for recommendations for a tax professional/CPA in the Seattle, WA area p...

Hello all,As stated above, I would like to acquire as much knowledge as i can on how to expand my family business. My grandfather raised me working on his rental properties through childhood. It has now come to a time...

I know it is illegal to discriminate, but has anyone purposely created a STR for physically handicapped vacationers? I am purchasing a property 3 blocks away for a large, well-known medical establishment (3 hospitals,...

Hello all!I'm struggling with a location dilemma, and my husband suggested I ask "that real estate website I'm always reading" - so here goes!I currently have 5 properties in Kansas City, and 8 in Dayton, OH.  I live ...

I have had about 6 bids from general contractors so far.  None of them are up to par with what I am looking for as far as completeness and detail goes.  It seems that most contractors want to give you a total cost but...

Afternoon BP friends. I’ve got a fun situation. I inherited some seemingly bad eggs for tenants. I have a guy that did not pay rent in September due to (what he says) a lost Money order in the mail.  I have a trusted ...

I am a landlord in CA and have tenants who moved out July 1st.  Following the walkthrough the kitchen sink faucet was noticed to be leaking beyond repair (unreported). The next day, a plumber installed and had to acce...