rental property deductions

Tax Deductions For Rental Property: Write-Offs For Landlords

Every landlord and real estate investor who owns rental property carries responsibility for paying their taxes each year. This is an overwhelming process for many, and it’s easy to miss out on substantial money-saving deductions. However, missing out on essential rental property tax deductions knocks down your business profits. Deductions consider your business’s expenses when…
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RentPrep Podcast #397

When To Start Advertising Rentals (Podcast #397)

This week’s episode, Podcast Host, Property Manager & Business Owner, Andrew Schultz, goes over when you should start advertising your rental property. What happens when a tenant refuses to get rid of a rental appliance? We’ll review how to handle appliances correctly if they are under rent control. Last, but not least, we’ve got the…
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Commercial Landlord Responsibilities

Commercial Landlord Responsibilities (A Guide For Landlords)

When someone says ”landlord,” most people think of residential landlords. Indeed,  most landlords work with residential investments before considering commercial properties due to the difference in cost. But do you know what commercial lease landlord responsibilities are involved when changing to commercial work? Many rental property investors are unfamiliar with commercial landlord responsibilities or leases…
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Podcast 396: What to Know About Zillow Fair Market Values

Zillow Fair Market Values: What To Know (Podcast #396)

In this week’s episode, Podcast Host, Property Manager & Business Owner, Andrew Schultz, goes over basic landlord responsibilities including property maintenance. The NY rent assistance program could come to an end here soon. We’ll go over everything you need to know about the upcoming changes. Are the fair market values for rent on Zillow reliable?…
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Podcast 395: When Tenant Fails to Move In

When Tenants Fail To Move In (Podcast #395)

In this week’s episode, Podcast Host, Property Manager & Business Owner, Andrew Schultz, chats about tenants that signed a lease agreement, but then inform the landlord they won’t be moving in because they’ve found another property. What do you do? Emergency funds are a thing to have when owning a rental property. Find out just…
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Podcast 394: What to Know About Reimbursing Tenants

Reimbursing Tenants: What To Know (Podcast #394)

In this week’s episode, Podcast Host, Property Manager & Business Owner, Andrew Schultz, chats about reimbursing tenants. In this specific case, we’ll talk about a renter with a running toilet that now wants to be reimbursed for the water bill. How do you keep stray cats away from your property? Find out how to harmlessly…
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Top 10 Rental Property Upgrades

Top 10 Rental Property Upgrades

Every real estate investor wants to see their property increase in value. While waiting for an upswing in the housing market can get the value to go up, there are some physical and immediate things that landlords can do to boost the property value of a rental home even more. We’re going to cover the…
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Podcast 393: How to Invest in a Multi-Family Property

Multi-Family Property: How To Invest (Podcast #393)

In this week’s episode, Podcast Host, Property Manager & Business Owner, Andrew Schultz, chats about what to look for when investing in your first multi-family rental property. What happens when your tenant gets offered a new job out of state? Find out what to request from your tenant in order to continue their lease. Last,…
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Smart Home Rentals: Should You Explore This Rental Niche?

Smart Home Rentals: Should You Explore This Rental Niche?

Smart devices are more affordable these days and thus more commonplace than ever. Homeowners and renters alike are interested in the security, convenience, and integration that having this home technology provides. Does this also mean that creating a smart home for rental property purposes makes sense? As with many things in the real estate business,…
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Podcast 392: The Impact Rising Mortgage Rates Have on Rentals

Rising Mortgage Rates: The Impact On Rentals (Podcast #392)

In this week’s episode, Podcast Host, Property Manager & Business Owner, Andrew Schultz, chats about the rise of mortgage rates and the impact it will have on the rental industry including just how much you’re paying per sq. ft on a house now vs. years prior. We’ll also chat about a Buffalo, NY landlord that…
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