Has anyone purchased a commercial retail space property with living space above and used to living space as a short term rental? From a tax perspective can the building be divided by square footage with the retail spa...

This is the first time I am receiving an application for an applicant for a studio with an ESA Cat. There are numerous posts about ESA laws but I am unsure as to what is the latest in Palo Alto CA. What documentation ...

This is my first self-managed property, a 4 plex I closed on this week. One of my inherited tenants is moving out on the 25th, although the lease is to the 31st. That said, he arranged the gas to be switched back into...

If you had one suggestion that you wish you knew when you were first starting out, what would it be?

OK. We all have been there. You have a bad tenant and you want to evict them fast.But the process is long and expensive. Here in CA it takes 1.5 to 3 months to evict someone and about $800+. If your rent is $500-$600/...

I bought a foreclosure about 5 years ago and about 2 years after that I found mold in a Linen closet in the ceiling. With it being a foreclosure, I can't say it was with held from the real estate agent can I? I kno...

So many negative landlord -tenant posts and stories.I understand... I have had my share as a landlady. I did want to share this one though on amazing tenants. So, I am putting this SFH on the market due to personal re...

I would love to hear about your journeys and what, if anything, you would do differently!

Please chime in with any advice, How concerned should I be with wet or damp basement?

Does anybody have any thoughts. I need help for my father. He has been working at a small family owned company for over 30 years. It has always been a decent job and he has been able to provide for his family over ...