Derek Buehner
Tax deductions on a remodel for a future STR while living in it.
I currently live in a single-family primary residence. Next year, I plan to purchase a second home and move into it. I intend to rent out my current home as a short-term rental. Before listing it on an STR platform, I...
Ryan York
Apartment Analysis To BUST Into The Commercial World!
Hey all,We're super interested in getting into apartments, but I'm struggling on a few things when it comes to the analysis. 1. When considering work that needs to be done to the property, such as remodeling rooms, sh...
Charlie J. Bendana
I'm thinking of getting into the Cleveland, OH, rental market.
I'm thinking of getting into the Cleveland, OH, rental market. Does anyone have any experience with properties in the 44108 zip? I've done some research online, but I'm just not sure if it'll be a good area for rental...
Joshua Zapin
Property Management Indemnification Standards
I am reviewing a property management agreement and came across this clause RE: Indemnification that seems too broad:INDEMNIFICATION:(a) The Owner shall indemnify, defend and save Agent harmless from all suits and/...
S Harper
How to roll rep. cost into rental property loan?
We are making an offer on a lender owned property that will need 15-20k in repairs. We are planning on doing most of the work ourselves. We are bidding 10K below sales price (it has been on the market for many month...
Christy Porter
termination of lease
I have a tenant who signed a 1 year lease back in Feb. Since that time, they have been nothing but problems for me, and my other tenants. They always pay on time, but the list of complaints against this from the other...
Jason A.
Tenant eviction and property manager problems in Austin Texas
Hi all,
I am desperately looking for your help. I found myself in a bad situation and I am looking to the community for advice. I have a rental property in Pflugerville Texas that was managed by a property manager. ...
Benjamin Aaker
What to do about multifamily vacancy rate increasing
The multifamily vacancy rate is up to 6.3% nationally. This is still low but the increase worries me. I'd like to hear from the experts on this forum about why they think that the rate is going up and what it's affect...
Vikas Ahuja
Burst pipes - renters or landlords responsibility
hi folks,Need some advise. I had new tenants who had moved in 3 weeks ago. They called me last night and said that the water pipes used for oil heating had burst. My handyman thinks that this is because the heat was n...
Arthur Banks
House hacking - improvements out of my pocket or rental income?
I'm currently "house hacking" a 2 unit. I was planning on staying only one year before moving on to the next to repeat. But I may stay another year. Anyway, the question is since this is my 'home', I want it to look...