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Hey folks, I'm looking for some local SLC expertise on starting out with real estate.A little background: I've been investing most of my money in the stock market the past few years, with a view towards financial inde...
I'm expecting to close on my first home in about a week. I'm buying a side-by-side duplex. I'll be living in one side while a tenant who already occupies the other side will be staying. Tenant has been paying $650/mo,...
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Tenant informed me on the 2nd that he would be breaking his lease this month and leaving on the 8th. He also mentioned he would pay Feb. rent at a later date. He sent me a text on the 9th that he moved out and left ...
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Hi everyone,
One of my tenants recently found a replacement filter for the fridge and wanted me to order more before it expires. It raised a question of whether it’s the tenant responsibility or the landlords to cont...
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Recently went in a rental property to replace air filters and discovered the tenants pets had damaged an approx 1' x 3' section of carpet. When should this be repaired? Repair now and have the tenants pay for it now? ...
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I am a 3 weeks out from closing on a residential property with a full basement that I plan to convert to dual living or short term rental. The home is early '60s in construction and has 9x9 tile (looks like Armstrong)...
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As far as business goes in the LLC vs S Corp vs leave in personal name question I am probably thinking of going the S Corp route since it is noted on here in some posts that some courts are piercing the LLC protection...
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I just found out from a contractor that my roof needs to be replace. My insurance covers it. Any advice/warnings?The contractor that did the inspections didn’t even mentioned the warranty or type if roof I will get. T...
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Selling a property on Oahu and closing in a few days. As the seller, does it make sense to purchase Owner's Title Insurance? I would figure any issues would be covered by the Buyer's lender/owner policy. Or am I be...
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I recently quit my W-2 Job an am now having difficulty being approved for even a small conventional loan and looking for advice or tips. The details: I own 4 rental homes that are fully rented and together they cash f...