Relative newbie here.Very close to sealing the deal on two 5-plexes (awaiting inspection on one and getting a verbal agreement in writing). The only problem is the quality of these deals is seeming to crumble before m...

How do you draw the line between wear and tear vs just excessive force & abuse?Example, if within a two month period you had the microwave oven door handle broken off, refrigerator door handle broken off, the exte...

This post was prompted by a discussion of a specific STR-related tax strategy on another thread. But the concepts apply across a wide range of topics, so I'm posting my TED talk separately.
1. The annual nature of ta...

Hello, I'm mostly writing to confirm my suspicions as the regulations are a little unclear/I'd appreciate a second set of eyes to make sure I'm not completely off-base. I'm looking at the proper treatment of the de mi...

my duplex needs new windows and a new HVAC. my understanding is these two items might qualify for the 100% bonus depreciation.  the property has generated very little rental for 2018.  is it possible to pay for these ...

Hey BP, Looking for your best bits of wisdom...We have a triplex in Brantford, Ontario, Canada.We successfully evicted our tenants about 2 weeks ago. The reason for the eviction was because they were smoking cigarette...

We are under contract on a property with an existing tenant that has another 10 months on their lease with a HAP contract. I am unfamiliar with section 8 and we have never owned a property with a HAP contract, looking...

Me and my wife have been buying certificates at the tax sale in Irvington NJ  for quite some time, and its just been a nightmare i just had enough.Irvington twp receives the check from the property owner but they play...

When selling a portion of a property to a partner, is it possible to sell the “basis” value portion of my property and not the “capital gain” portion such that I don’t incur capital gains taxes upon sale? When selling...

Hey guys this is my first post.  I am a real estate investor and I have 10 doors.  I am also a Realtor.  I ran into a client today who feels like he is being picked on by HUD.  I don't know all the details but he want...