Qualified Business Income (QBI) Deduction for Landlords Now in Effect
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The Tax Cut and Jobs Act of 2017 opens up the Qualified Business Income deduction or Section 199A deduction, which applies to many landlords.
How to Advertise Apartments: A Guide to Landlord Advertising
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A top-to-bottom review of how to advertise apartments, including tips and tricks for better landlord advertising in Massachusetts.
Federal Lead and Healthy Homes Program Provides Funding for Deleading Rental Properties
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The Department of Housing and Urban Development will reimburse thousands for lead paint remediation through cities making use of their grant-funded Healthy Homes Program.
How to Get Rid of Bedbugs
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How to get rid of bed bugs. A guide for landlords in Massachusetts wondering what they can require with tenants and how expensive treatment will be.
To Evict or Not to Evict? That is NOT the Question!
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Using the two-pronged approach to eviction, landlords can file paperwork early and still negotiate for a peaceful out-of-court resolution.
Waterproof Laminate Flooring put to the Test: Claims vs Data
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Is waterproof laminate flooring possible? We tested all seven brands available at a Massachusetts Lowe’s to find out.
Deep Energy Retrofit Case Study: Massachusetts Single Family Home
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Deep energy retrofit in century-old Mass home made possible with structural improvements; thermal envelope upgraded, solar-powered heat pumps replace boilers.
Hoarding
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Yard Work in Lieu of Rent?
This common practice may result in uncommon trouble for property owners and managers.
Boston Bans Airbnb for Investors
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This article covers the short-term rental ban that Boston passed on June 13, 2018.
