When reviewing a multifamily property’s income statement, one of the first things to look for is a line item called “loss to lease.” Although widely used, the loss to lease concept is often a source ...

Calculating return on investment (ROI) on a rental property is essential for understanding its profitability and making informed decisions as an investor. ROI measures how much profit you’re ...

This biweekly sponsored column is written by the experts at Gordon James Realty, a local property management firm that specializes in residential real estate, commercial real estate and home owner ...

James Chen, CMT is an expert trader, investment adviser, and global market strategist. Somer G. Anderson is CPA, doctor of accounting, and an accounting and finance professor who has been working in ...

Whether your small business involves renting out your vacation home while you aren't in it or purchasing property to rent to tenants on a long-term basis, you must report rental income and pay taxes ...

Leases often contain options to renew the lease between the landlord and tenant provided that specific conditions are met. Options to renew can be worded in a variety of ways, but what may seem to be ...

Termination fee calculations must reflect the full lease context, not isolated clauses. Courts will look at all lease language and subsequent amendments to interpret termination payment formulas, ...