I'm in the process of putting together a deal where I am buying 2 twin properties. Its one building but two separate homes side by side and I'm buying them both simultaneously. They are both tenant occupied, and I wil...

Hello,I am reading into what is allowed by the State of Massachusetts for charges such as first/last/security...I understand that:1. I can collect a security deposit = to rent2. This security deposit needs to be place...

After being in the business for almost 30 years, I think it's time to sell my singles and move on. I'm torn about doing it for a number of reasons but mainly because after netting out, there's nowhere I can put the mo...

I may choose to vet a young couple , both  currently off their jobs due to being non-essential. They want me to take a co-signer.
It seems, I would fully screen  the two people, and the co-signer
Would I ask for tax...

From listening to a number of BP podcasts, it is obvious that smart legal representation is a must. When starting out, what would you say are the essentials needed for legal advice? Real estate attorney, tax/estate pl...

Hello BP community! We recently bought a foreclosure and have inherited tenants. They have good rental history so we don't want to get rid of them. They do not have a lease with the old landlord but do have a security...

What should I look for when renting to foreign nationals? How do background checks and credit scores work when them being new to United States? 

I own 2 adjacent lots of property near downtown. When I purchased these I visited our Metropolitan Planning Commission to find out the best use for these lots. The city planner showed me my lots were zoned commercia...

My Medicare premiums are being withheld from my social security check.Quick question:  Are Medicare premium payments pre-tax or after-tax?And if after-tax, why is the SS Administration not including this amount in the...

My grandfather passed in the last year, and he left two properties to my mother to inherit.  My mother is looking for me to manage the 'family decisions' when it comes to these properties. I've been learning a lot abo...