I live in California and am looking to purchase in Seattle.  I sold my California SFR back in May and am renting until I move up there.  I'm waiting until I sell my commercial building before I become a permanent resi...

I just recently renter my apartment to a lady (25) and fiancee (21) less than 2 weeks ago. In her signed rental application form she stated she didn't own a pet. on the rental application form states that your lease c...

I have an upcoming property sale and I was planning to do a 1031 exchange with it.The property being sold was a development project, which I was never able to finish. The property has never been rented during my cours...

I'd like to buy rental property in california (los angeles county to be exact)but a lot of what I find is under rent control .I have been told not to buy rent controlled properties because as an owner I will be limite...

Hello, I searched the forums, but could not find an answer for this question.I am repairing damages done by my tenants since they've moved out. There is a huge water stain in the master bathroom ceiling (see photo). I...

Let's say I cash out refinance a rental property; can I still deduct the full amount of interest expense on the new loan, or just a portion of it if I don't reinvest the money cashed out? Please post your source.

Hello--I am an out of state owner with a triplex in Rhode Island. My property manager learned this morning that one of the units is full of unauthorized occupants (no one in there has a lease). He went in the apartm...

I hope this question is not too basic.Deal Premise: My wife and I want to move from our 3bdrm house to a 4bdrm house but keep our house as a rental. To get the capital for a downpayment for the other home without sell...

What is the best way to learn the market for an area that you are interested in purchasing a property in ?

Ok Guys,

I've possibly got a brain twister for ya and need some ideas on what I can do to help myself and my brother out.

Most of my property is owned by me alone. My brother is presently in a divorce. We own a hou...