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I read that we have to prove that the house is owner occupied for 2 of the 5 years before the sale to avoid capital gains tax. How do we prove that? What evidence we have to provide to IRS? And if we are not eligible ...
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I am looking to purchase a lot to build an investment property. Can someone provide a list of closing costs and whether the buyer or seller pays for each?Also, if you would like to share any advice, guidance, wisdom, ...
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Thanks in advance, this is a long post! My tenants requested to break their lease due to threats made by one of their family members ex-boyfriend. Apparently this ‘ex’ worked with my tenant and was fired for making ...
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This is what a recent Applicant provided for proof of income. They've only earned $912 since February. What's the strangest source of income you've ever seen?
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Buyer is under contract to close on their primary residence by Jan 5th, They came to me with the issue of having an incorrectly reported derogatory payment issue on their credit.a credit card company incorrectly repor...
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The department of Housing and Urban Development is the only governmental agency that recognizes Emotional Support Animals (ESA) and HUD requires that landlords provide reasonable accommodations to residents that need ...
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Call me a patriotic fool but this is one great country and I often think it's but luck of the draw I was born into it. Happy to pay.
Honor might be pushing it.....
Sharon in Milwaukee
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I am interested in buying what is now a one level commercial site, to build six condo units.Currently in the alley next to the building there are about three utility poles up against the side of the property with a lo...
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we have a tenant that claims another tenant is harassing her (looking in her windows, taking videos etc). We have witnessed none of this behavior. The tenant that is supposedly the harasser claims the other tenant is...
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Hello,I've received a few bids from Contractors to rehab a property, and most do not include sales tax. How is sales tax usually handled with General Contractors?The reason I ask, is that I was about to choose one Co...