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My question revolves around when a landlord may bill a tenant for landlord's time or landlord's family's time.
My understanding is if a landlord performs repair work on damage created by the tenant, then the landlord...
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HiI'm an American Living in Tokyo. I did my first investment in Hawaii in January. It's a 4 Bedroom, 3 Bath in Hawaii Kai. I was lucky as my accountant introduced me to a Broker who also doubles as a Property Manag...
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I have an offer approved for a short sale and am just waiting for the final paperwork. The seller wants to stay on in the house and I have no problem with that, The bank contract says they must leave. How earnest a...
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Hello, So, I'm looking to pick your brains for a bit. I'm about to purchase an investment property. I need to put down 60k for my down payment. I'm trying to decide what is the best strategy.Not sure which route to go...
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One of my homes has had the sewer trap clog 3 times in the past year, with sewage backing up into the basement from the washer drain pipe. I would like to figure out how to do some prevention. Any ideas? I have though...
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Hey everyone,
I’m new to San Antonio and trying to get my footing in the short-term rental market. I’ve considered multifamily or duplexes, but from what I’ve heard, they’re unideal right now, so I’m leaning towards ...
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So what is the correct terminology when opening a business checking account when asked what I do? When I answered "Real Estate Investments", it raised a red flag, and it goes to the Legal Dept. for review. I never h...
Hello,I have a bunch of questions as a new investor into real estate, especially through Home Union. I suppose listing them out would be easiest:1.) When I invest, do I actual own solely the property?2.). Home Uni...
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Has anyone over had tenants pay for 5 months up front? Curious to know how other landlords see that or have handled it in the past. Had a tenant just sign a lease income and references checked out, she paid the secur...
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The lease signed for one year, and it is going to expire in March, 2. The tenants due is $$2745. The deposit is $2000. If the tenant did not pay the electric and water bill, me- the landlord is responsible for the due...