Hello, I need assistance here in figuring out if a potential rental property would benefit any of the two parties involved.I am looking into buying a rental property with my parents (50/50) in the near future. They wo...

I have an existing LLC with 4 rental properties in its name free and clear (purchased all cash), a bank account, and file taxes as an LLC. I am paying cash for, but wish to mortgage immediately in order to take advant...

Yesterday was the day (finally) the sheriff came to evict my inherited tenant! Upon his leaving, the tenant asked when he will be receiving his security deposit (I couldn't believe it).  In my leases, I include that t...

Our daughter does chores on a regular basis. She had a couple of her friends over (8th grade) & we go onto the topic of chores around the house.

One said she had too many activities & so had not time. The ot...

Selling an investment property can feel like a double-edged sword. While it's exciting to cash in on a successful investment, the looming capital gains taxes can significantly cut into your profits. For savvy investor...

1) Can anyone recommend an accountant in Des Moines area that they use and specialize in real estate?2) Regarding mileage. Lets say I'm going to Ankeny for dinner, its about 30 miles round trip for me. If I look up a ...

I need/want a pickup truck and was wondering if I would be able to write it off as an expense for the rental property. I own a 2 family and would use it mostly for work around the house. I would like to mention I li...

I've been trying to find a definitive answer on whether a landlord (in my case, owner of 4 separate rental units) can take the 20% pass through income tax deduction for tax year 2018 and beyond. I've been reading conf...

My local independent agent has carried my policies for 4+ years on these properties. How do these rates compare, should I shop around before renewing?Property A: Just cash out refinanced this bungalow last spring. App...

Par for the Stockton Course? – The Vanilla Stockton MLS Property.Over the last few weeks I have made some bold general statements regarding how hard it is to find an even halfway decent deal on the MLS in Stockton, CA...