Posts from: Landlords

If you’re considering making your home a rental property, this can be done, but there are some business and household aspects of the change that must be attended to first. The property will need to be in good repair, adequately insured, thoroughly cleaned, and freshly…

Before the 1980s, asbestos was extremely prevalent in the construction industry, and now, countless older buildings still contain the lethal substance. Unfortunately, it’s usually challenging to know just how much was used and where.

 The safety of buildings is a paramount concern for architects and engineers. Building codes have been updated in the past few decades to include new safety features that help protect people from all types of hazards.This is why there are many new safety features in…

If you are considering buying an investment property in a new part of town then you likely have questions about how you can increase your chances of bringing in potential buyers. There is a lot to consider, especially if the property is in disrepair or if it has been a few…

For years, property owners have struggled with how to enforce no-pet policies on their properties with the growing number of renter requests for assistance animals. Complicating the matter, in recent years reports have risen about some renters using dubious third parties…

Many new commercial landlords are so anxious to fill vacancies that they overlook the fine art of tenant mix. Being intentional about the businesses in your building can pay huge dividends in tenant success and retention but it requires time and patience, especially when…

As you are most likely aware, in December 2017 President Trump signed into law the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. This new law is effective primarily for years beginning after December 31, 2017. There are certain changes with an earlier effective date. This memo will…

​Snow removal - my leases say the tenants are responsible for snow removal so I'm protected if someone gets hurt, right? Unfortunately, no.

​Service Animals - How can I know if an animal is really an ADA-certified service animal or a pet?

As a landlord, how can you have the best chance of getting reliable tenants? ​ Most of the landlords who I've worked with over the years rely on one thing - credit score.

2-Minute Reference Guide to §1031 Exchanges Basic §1031 Rules. Internal Revenue Code Section 1031 permits the deferral of capital gains taxes on the sale of property held for investment or productive use in a trade or a business.