Why Bed Bugs are a Landlords Worst Nightmare

Recently I took over property management of two fourplexes.  There were four separate buildings each with two apartments connected.  When I notified the tenants of the change in management one of them, Mary, told me the entire property was infested with bed bugs. ...

What are Appraisal Management Companies?

Richard Montgomery, Dearmonty.com, January 2016   An Appraisal Management Company (AMC) theoretically prevents the consumer from overpaying for the home. Congress created this firewall to prevent lenders from influencing the outcome of appraisal work. For...

Changes to Regulations for HVAC and Water Heaters

The changes in the efficiency requirements for HVAC units and Water Heaters could create additional expense for property owners.  Water heaters are sometimes in small closets or areas where space is limited.  If the size is not available to fit the space, then costly...

Tax Reform Changes to Rental Owners

IRS Regulations were just finalized in January 2019 for Rental Property Investors. Safe Harbor rules are relaxed for 2018. After reviewing the regulations the best news for rental property owners is for 2018 there is no need for contemptuous records to claim the 199A...