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 ...

Property depreciation is the gradual reduction in the value of a property over time due to factors like wear and tear, which can be used for tax deduction purposes. Property depreciation is typically ...

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 ...

In my last commentary, I wrote about the misleading math behind the rent vs. buy calculation. My main point was that focusing on the direct, total monthly costs of renting vs. buying misses the ...

Q: I'm a new manager of a small apartment complex and would like to know how to figure out prorated rent for February. Is it the same amount as if the month had 30 or 31 days? A: Prorated rent is the ...

Like those all over the country, the Altoona Housing Authority is preparing to adjust how it calculates rents for tenants based on a 2016 law whose main provisions go into effect Jan. 1. “It’s a big ...

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 ...