I got the below message from a prospective tenant, stating her credit is not good but she can front money to offset this fact. I’m in Maryland and I think the most the law will allow is 2x rent for a security deposit....

I purchased a house that has a dishwasher and I would like to remove it to eliminate repairs,  leaks and replacement.  My contractor says it is a bad idea because renters become accustomed to having dishwashers and it...

Hi, I am newly under contract for my first investment property, a duplex we plan to live in and rent out.
I just got the first estimation for my loan/closing costs, looking for any assistance on analyzing if these c...

What are some good end of year tax deduction strategies (outside of increasing your 401lk contributions). I've read a lot of people will buy a property as an STR, put it into service then do a cost seg. I'm looking to...

hi my tenant called July 29 and said he wants to move out august 10 .I told him the month to month lease clause stating he is supposed to give a 30 day notice .I told him my agent can show the property if its ok and h...

How does everyone feel about investing in an extremely old property? I am currently looking at investing in a 30 unit multifamily property. It consists of 2 buildings that were built back in the 1950's. All my propert...

Yesterday Senate blocked further action on The Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024, H.R. 7024, which includes the extension of 100% bonus depreciation. 
Yea-Nay Vote. 48 - 44 record of how Senato...

I got a home inspection on a new home I was purchasing. The home inspection did note that the AC unit was beyond its normal life and would probably need to be replaced within a few years. However, after purchasing ...

This is my first experience with this, and to be honest, I'm panicking.  A former tenant that just vacated a property I own is suing for multiple items and a large amount of money.  Mostly on items they're claiming we...

We purchased a triplex about a month ago. We will be owner occupants and have been slowly moving in. I took the time to engage as many of my surrounding neighbors as I could and exchanged info and phone numbers with t...