Ep. #97 1031 Exchanges: How to Defer Capital Gains Tax on Properties?
What if you didn’t have to pay capital gains taxes when you sell an investment property? Deni and Brian break down 1031 exchanges, and what you need to know about…
Multifamily Rent Growth Continues To Defy Gravity
Multifamily rent growth continued its strong run in May even as year-over-year rent growth decelerated slightly to 13.9 percent. However, demand remains robust and regionally broad-based, according to Yardi Matrix…
Ask Landlord Hank: What Should I Do If My Tenants Want A ‘Kiddie’ Pool
A landlord’s tenants want a kiddie pool in the backyard of the landlord’s rental so that is the question for Ask Landlord Hank. Remember Hank is not an attorney and…
Welcoming More Pets Can Lead To Better Retention, More Revenue
Lifting pet and breed restrictions and welcoming more pets can lead to higher tenant retention rates, an increase in pet-related revenue and building stronger communities. By Judy Bellack Michelson Found…
How Dandan Zhu Became a Millennial Millionaire with Real Estate
Before turning 30, Dandan Zhu reached financial independence and quit her day job. She still does some recruiting work and real estate investing on her own terms — but why…
Tenant Bankruptcy: How to Protect Your Rental
Tenant bankruptcy is one of the more frightening things that can happen to a landlord. You may find yourself unsure if your tenant can or will pay their rent any…
No Wonder Smaller Landlords Want To Call It Quits
Many smaller landlords are compelled to call it quits and get out of town as the more the rental market is regulated, the more “unintended consequences” arise creating more problems.…
Federal Appeals Court Skeptical of Criminal Background Check Rules
A federal appeals court panel has appeared skeptical of a Seattle law preventing landlords from inquiring about the criminal background checks of prospective tenants, repeatedly wrestling with whether the law…
Seattle Landlords May Have To Report How Much Rent They Charge
The Seattle City Council has approved an ordinance requiring landlords twice a year to report the rent and other fees they charge for each rental, according to reports. Also in…
The Opportunity to Increase Energy Efficiency in Rentals
Landlords and renters are in it together as they work together towards energy efficiency in rentals. By Greg Fasullo Consumers are increasingly seeking ways to decrease their carbon footprint and…