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Do Short-Term Rental Hosts Have a Bigger Tax Burden? Here’s What to Know
Short-term stays using popular rental services like Airbnb are quickly becoming the norm. Those with listings on Airbnb are generally house hacking or using their homes as vacation rentals on a short-term basis. It’s a great system and an excellent way to earn a premium rental charge over a typical monthly rental. But how do Airbnb taxes…
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Navigating the Challenges of First-Time Landlords
Let’s be honest—this real estate market isn’t exactly rolling out the welcome mat for investors right now. With high interest rates, tight inventory, and uncertain returns, a lot of traditional investors are stepping back. What we’re seeing instead is a big wave of homeowners turning into landlords—not because they set out to build a portfolio,…
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Avoiding Rental Scams Online
Speak to a Live Person In today’s digital world, finding rental properties online has become a convenient way for many people to secure housing. But while the ease of browsing listings from your couch is appealing, it also opens the door to scammers looking to take advantage of hopeful renters. One of the most critical…
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Is the Short Term Bubble Bursting?
The rise of Short Term Rentals has been nothing short of revolutionary, reshaping the hospitality industry and enabling homeowners to turn their properties into lucrative sources of income. However, as with any rapidly growing industry, questions inevitably arise about its sustainability and whether a bubble is on the brink of bursting. In this blog post,…
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3 Reasons to Invest in Real Estate During a Recession
Investing is a game of winning or losing, defined, most of all, by economics. Of course, we never truly know what direction the economy is heading. However, you can hedge your bets for better or worse depending on the quality of your decisions. When an economic downturn hits, such as the one we could be…
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Is the CDC Eviction Moratorium Unconstitutional?
Last Thursday, a federal judge ruled that the Center for Disease Control’s (CDC’s) moratorium on evictions is unconstitutional. The judge, John Barker, declined to issue an injunction against the CDC’s rule, but said that he expects that the CDC will respect his decision and withdraw the moratorium. So far, the CDC has not issued a…
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Collecting Rent Amid a Pandemic
As the Coronavirus continues to create chaos for all of us, landlords are doing their part to work with their tenants while both struggle with economic hardship and financial uncertainty. During these times we need to continue communicating with one another to find reasonable solutions while understanding that the health, safety and the welfare of…
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HUD tackles websites selling “Worthless” ESA documents
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Ben Carson is seeking action against online companies that profit from selling false assistance animal documentation. In a letter sent to U.S. Federal Trade Commission Chairman Joseph J. Simons and Director of the Bureau of Consumer Protection Andrew Smith, Secretary Carson expresses several concerns in…
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70 Sample Questions To Ask A Property Manager
A very important part of being a landlord is the property management side. Property managers are a HUGE and amazing asset. The thing to remember when finding a property manager is not everyone is created equally. You want someone you can trust not only with your asset or liability, but also with your money. Below…
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