I am thinking about converting my garage to a studio to rent it out. The one thing I am wondering about is how I can sub-meter PG&E and the water. I can pay for the tenants utilities as long as I am still living i...

I have 5 doors in Georgia, type a or b.  I've noticed this tenant turnover cycle of one of my SFH, every call asks about accepting housing vouchers.  I not involved and not interested in learning about it or having to...

I am having an issue with my landlord where he has threatened eviction and I am confused about the legal situation. There were some major problems with the unit I rent this month. Firstly there was a bed bug infestati...

I am copying/pasting questions from 2 BP users in an article regarding lease options. The questions were unanswered and they are excellent questions, would appreciate someone to shed some light on these1. Do you tell ...

The Supreme Court delivered a major victory to the retail real estate industry on Thursday, ruling that states can require most online retailers to collect and remit sales taxes. This overturns an earlier decision hol...

Good day, BP members!My wife and I have started the process of reading everything in sight on BP, listening to forums, reading books, analyzing potential deals.. we're about 3-4 weeks into this process, so we're still...

Real estate can be a rewarding investment, but it also comes with various financial responsibilities, including taxes. Fortunately, there are several tax-saving strategies that property owners can utilize to maximize ...

As a specialized real estate CPA serving investors nationwide, I'm here to provide expert guidance on your most complex tax matters, from navigating 1031 exchanges and cost segregation studies to optimizing your renta...

Minneapolis is proposing to not allow landlords to use credit score as a factor for screening tenants.  Evictions older than 3 years and felonies over 5 years cannot be used to disqualify candidates either.  I'm a new...

Hey BP,I have been researching Lease Options and have been getting mixed reviews on who is responsible for maintenance on the property. Prior to doing research on lease options, I would have said that the Owner/Seller...