Should I make an LLC before I purchase my first rental property? If so, which state is best to keep my name anonymous? I know some states are better than others for this. I am living in California and plan to invest o...

Question: how long do property managers normally allow for cleaning/repairing a property once a tenant leaves?Our old townhouse in Raleigh was having a difficult time getting rented out.  I had lease-up agent list it ...

I am looking to buy a house in a new area to fix up and flip.

Before making my bid on the house, I was trying to find a General Contractor to walk through the house with me and give me an estimate for repairs.

I als...

I own a STR lakefront home. My neighbor from across the street (not lakefront) approached me with this idea: he will buy a pontoon boat to dock at my house. Renters can pay extra to rent the boat. Simple enough. How w...

PETSThe current lease does not include pets however, if desired, the lease can be amended to include 2 small pets. We realize that many families like / desire pets however, all pets do impose a significant amount of w...

My tenant called me regarding a broken door, I had scheduled a repair on the door the following Monday (5 days after the call) however when I arrived the day of with a contractor, I found the door to be completely unu...

I woke up this morning to the sound of someone banging my door. Turns out it was an old/ex tenant that moved out earlier this month. He was upset to find out via mail that he is not receiving any of his security depos...

Hello everyone,I am new to real estate and myself and father are new landlords also. We purchased a nice triplex and I am a bit concerned about having to pay for heat and hot water. At some point we will figure someth...

I am a tenant living in Chicago. I lived in an owner-occupied building with 2 total units.  I moved out March 30, 2024 and just recently received a letter from the landlord (54 days later) with deductions  and reasons...

Hi BP family, So I live in California and want to buy property in Maryland, (buy, rehab and hold).  Will it have a tax impact if my LLC is registered in CA and doing business in MD versus having it registered in MD wh...