Hi everyone, we are thinking of charging a monthly maintenance fee to cover our semiannual preventative maintenance inspections (where we check for leaks, clean the AC unit, replace the furnace filter, etc.) and also ...

As Oregon prepares to implement a new law intended to spur the development of duplexes and small apartment buildings in cities like Salem, a disagreement has arisen over how much control local governments should have ...

I frequently encounter investors and contractors involved in performance, payment or insurance disputes. In most instances, these disputes were avoidable or at the very least could have been resolved far more efficien...

How can we avoid making mistakes in Real Estate?  This is such a huge question.I've been working in real estate in some capacity since I was 18 years old.  I turned 19 working on a framing crew just outside Dallas, TX...

I was at a meeting of Northwest Grassroots last night, and heard an update on issues before the Spokane City Council.  Spokane is expanding the role and staff of the Spokane Human Rights Commission.  The Spokane City ...

Increasing cash flow from your properties is essential for maximizing the returns on your real estate investment. Here are some ways to increase cash flow from your properties:
1.Raise rent: Regularly reviewing and i...

Actually here it is. It says they are trying to find ways to help people stay in their places by providing financial help. I did not see ANY indication you can't proceed with evictions after .  . . .  YOU are not FHFA...

Navigating the Regulatory Landscape: State Efforts to Rein in Real Estate Wholesalers
Introduction:
Real estate wholesaling, a practice where investors secure properties under contract and then assign those contract...

San Antonio has been one of the cities with the largest increase in short-term rentals in recent years. Given this, the city of San Antonio has changed their short-term rental rules and regulations. Below you can find...

I currently have 19 doors, a nine unit, six unit, and a four unit.   I have a business insurance policy through Nationwide.  Each building ,I have about 1,000,000+ in coverage ,which seems kind of excessive.   But the...