Hi everyone, this is my first post and I am looking for some insight on a situation that has arisen.Background: I purchased a duplex in Milwaukee and inherited a tenant in one unit that is on a month-to-month lease. D...

Twin Cities Investors, am I required to fix all items called out on the Truth In Housing report? I have a property that can be a quick cosmetic turn. There are some plumbing issues that don't meet today's codes. I ...

Pictures of a few spots but every corner of the house is like this throughout. 1,400 sq ft. 
Paint was a year old in great shape when she moved in and she was here less than a ye...

Is the landlord required to return the full security deposit to tenants ( or partial security deposit with itemized list of what deductions were made) within 21 days?  This is within 21 days of them returning the keys...

Hi BP community!Have others found resources in your state/city that have provided explicit guidelines for landlord responsibilities for keeping items up to code? I’m trying to plan for an older property that I’ll swap...

OK, being new to real estate I need the eyes of someone with experience.I get what this report is showing, but I am primarily concerned with the third page, point D: A permit is required for any of the following.... e...

Last year I needed to move in with my mother to take care of her. I rented out my condo. I do not have a business set up. My question is how do I prepare to pay taxes on the income I have earned? Do I need to set up a...

I bought a house in 2011 and lived in it prior to moving out at the end of 2014.  February of 2015 I began renting the house.  I am trying to determine my cost basis for depreciation.  I know that it will be the lesse...

I'm looking at purchasing a Duplex and turning the basement into a 1-2 bedroom, 1 bath unit. It already has a kitchen area and bathroom built out, but unfortunately it never passed coding for a legal 3rd unit. (I thin...

Hello I have a house that I took a licensed contractor to so that I could receive a bid. The contractor text me later after our visit  that his repair estimate is 69K. I thought that was a little high and said I need ...