I am looking for creative ways to help a family member evict a very problematic and manipulative tenant in Florida. Tenant received a $30,000 loan from landlord and hasn't made a payment on that in at least a year. Te...

I'm purchasing a SFR that has a fireplace.  I would prefer the tenant not to use the fireplace.  Can I put in the lease, that the fireplace can not be used?  Thanks. 

Thoughts on the capital gains tax being backdated to April 2021? Do you think it will happen? Does anyone know when the senate will be voting on this? This increase from 20 to 39 percent will change the course of so m...

Looking for an advice on the most effective and efficient way to block up an old basement window. Background: I was chasing leaks in the basement of my old house and found an old boarded-up window behind the drywall. ...

I notified residents of a rent increase of around 7 percent, since we'd banked a few years' increase. The City of Oakland then passed an Emergency Ordinance capping rent increases, which states: "any notice of rent in...

What are the the pros and cons of using FHA vs conventional 20% down? Can you switch from FHA to conventional to avoid PMIs in the middle of the loan term?

I have found a short sale property that is listed well below market value that I want to purchase with all cash.  I am not sure the big national bank will accept the offer but thought that if I give an earnest money d...

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I have a 3-Family house in Albany NY under contract with a 2-car detached garage that cannot be used (roof is collapsing, structural issues). Removal according to the inspector would cost aroun...

Well, we are having to go through our first eviction process. Tenant didn't pay (she's on a lease) and also hasn't paid the water bill so we'll get stuck with that I'm sure. She says she doesn't have the money for ren...

We are closing on a 28 unit property next week in a C to C- area. Our first priorities are to make the outside have a safer appearance for better curb appeal. Initial thoughts are removing trees to give the parking lo...