Boston REIA, Author at Boston Real Estate Investors Association

Inheritance Tax and Estate Tax Laws Are Set to Hit Middle Americans Hard

“Inheritance tax” and “estate tax” are commonly used as interchangeable terms. Technically, inheritance taxes are usually state imposed and are paid by the individual who gets property because of the death of another person. The estate tax is what the Federal government charges on assets passed because of the death of a person. Property is valued […]

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Foreclosure activity has increased by 13.9% compared to the previous year.

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ATTOM’s April 2025 U.S. Foreclosure Market Report According to ATTOM’s April 2025 U.S. Foreclosure Market Report, there were a total of 26,033 U.S. properties with foreclosure filings in April. This figure is up 0.4% from March and up 13.9% from a year ago. In addition, lenders repossessed 3,580 properties as REOs in April – up

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Ep. 57 When one applicant can be a threat to your property.

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As rents continue to rise we are seeing an increase in multiple individuals applying to be on the same lease. Rent Perfect’s David Pickron provides expert guidance on how to navigate this situation, especially when one applicant doesn’t meet your rental criteria. Rent Perfect helps landlords onboard tenants with ease from the initial background check

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Washington State implements rent control measures

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Washington State Implements Rent Control Legislation In early May, Washington Governor Bob Ferguson (D) signed a bill into law that will limit annual rent increases (rent control). According to Yahoo News, the measure (HB 1217) caps rent increases at 7% plus inflation or 10% (whichever is lower) and includes single-family homes. The rent for manufactured

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The Struggle Against Landlords – Current Trends in Real Estate Investment

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The War on Landlords From Covid eviction bans to tenant-slanted laws, property owners are under financial siege. Here’s what Trump can do about it. by Steven Malanga Introduction One of the ironies of Donald Trump’s first presidency is that a former real-estate investor and landlord enacted an unprecedented federal eviction ban. In early 2020, as

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Charles Tassell has been appointed to a position within the USDA in the Trump Administration.

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Charles Tassell Joins U.S. Department of Agriculture The headline says it all; National REIA’s Charles Tassell is heading to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The USDA announced this week their latest slate of presidential appointments for key positions at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) including the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS), Farm Service Agency

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Ep. 106 Avoid These Tenant Backgrounds at All Cost

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You know it’s a good idea to require background checks on your potential tenants, but there are some types of backgrounds you must avoid at all costs. Rent Perfect President David Pickron shares two decades of experience when it comes to how you run background checks on your rental applicants. If you are ready, sign

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Ep. 48 Having a Detailed Rental Criteria Protects You

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Every landlord should prepare and lean on a solid criteria in order to protect their investment. Host David Pickron explains how a detailed criteria can help you in selecting the right tenant as well as be the “bad guy” when a tenant doesn’t qualify. Check out out sample criteria here! https://www.rentperfect.com/downloadables/sample_rental_criteria.pdf

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In March, rental prices in San Francisco increased by 2.9% compared to the previous year.

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Rent Growth Trends “Single-family rent growth picked up for the third consecutive month in March, appearing to have bottomed out in December of last year…National trends are firming. Markets with large numbers of new rental units coming online showed softness in single-family rents, as these new units give renters some bargaining power. This can be

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Sharing Criteria: 3 Ways to Protect You

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While we always advocate for having a solid, unique,and legally reviewed criteria for each of your properties, it’s of no use if you don’t share it. Rent Perfect President David Pickron explains the “why”and “how” of using and sharing your criteria with prospective tenants, and how it can save you time and money throughout the

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