We are currently in a sales tax audit with the state of TN.  The auditor is stating that it is my responsibility, as STR owner, to pay tax on the service fee that VRBO charges guests.  How could that be possible?  Thi...

Hi,I'm a long-distance landlord.  I've a house in San Jose bay area and live out of state.  After the last tenants vacated, I spend 2 weeks at this house, got it all fixed up, engaged a tenant placement service and re...

My wife and I live in Utah and bought a rental property in Spencer earlier this year. The backyard of the property was split into a second lot by the seller. It's on a corner so both lots are on a street. We ended up ...

Hey BP crew!Jack Vu and newbie here and would love your thoughts on this potential opportunity. Redding CA Market:- Hot rental market. Really easy to find long-mid-and short-term rentals.- Currently a sellers market d...

I went to the dept of building & safety to ask about the permit process to build a 400 sq ft studio in my back yard so i can rent it out. They told me to get a civil engineer or architect to submit plans. I was un...

Hello everyone,What's the deal with real estate tax firms disguising  sales pitches as "consultations?"  Twice now, I've gone to the "big guys" to hire a tax advisor/strategist to help with our two new properties: one...

Hey BP people! I was hoping some commercial property managers/owners could answer some questions for me! How do you estimate the routine maintenance budget for a commercial property? Do you include the costs of parkin...

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Hi, my name is Gavin. I'm just starting out investing and am trying to find and analyze my first investment. If you have any criticism or tips please feel free to leave a comment. Thanks 

I rented my Airbnb property to a couple for 8 months using the Bigger Pockets lease packet. The couple decided to move 2 months before their contract ended. They are now asking if I can rent it via Airbnb, and if I ca...

Does anyone have experience dealing with Chicago city inspectors? I'm doing some repair-and-replace structural renovations (not moving walls or making any additions) on a three-flat on the North Side / Lakeview area a...