Recently, in the case Birdsong, doctor's wife demonstrated that she actively and extensively managed their rental properties and was therefore a “real estate professional”. RE professional is not limited by the passi...

If you have a termite inspection and the foundation is concrete but slight termite damage should I be worried? 

Can someone be allergic to cats such that they can sense when a shaggy carpet that was only 6 months old when they moved in had cats on it? This person is not allergic to dogs.

I spoke with the old owner - said hi...

So, I rent out my basement floors to some friends. We have no lease and it was intended to be short term.  The term has gotten longer, which we're ok with, but now they have some "needed maintenance". 1) I have yet to...

Pulling my hair out on this...I have no idea which to classify this as. Sure I can be safe and treat it as a capital expense, but I don't know if it makes sense to.We have a small rental property with a huge deck. We ...

Hello! I recently gutted a 3000 sq ft basement under 8800 sq ft, 7 unit older/ smaller retail shopping. Tenants include dog groomer, record shop,  women's consignment,  hair salon, and daycare. I'm trying to come up w...

I normally charge a non-refundable pet fee and pet rent for each pet. These are not junk fees, because there are higher costs incurred when a tenant with pets moves out. For instance, hardwood floors are more easily d...

Hi what do you all think about having tenants with 4 pets 3 dogs and 1 cats? Please let me know if this is something you have came across and how did you deal with it.

Hello Everyone,I recently evicted a tenant that regularly let pet dog poop inside the apartment EVERYWHERE. When we were clearing out her apartment in front of the sheriff, there was literally dried dog poop every foo...

I've seen comments of others allowing pets and the extra income it provides. If you allow pets what limitations are you applying and deposit/fees?
Thanks