Kansas City Missouri’s 1% Earnings Tax for Rental Property
1% Earnings Tax is for earned income. Ask your tax professional if rental income is earned income. Thie city of Kansas City Missouri has some new touchy feely, highly subjective, no idea how to apply rules that say your rental income should, maybe, might need to be taxed.
From Landlord to Lien-Lord: Why Note Investing is a Game Changer with Tracy Z and Fred Rewey
Traditional rental properties come with a long list of responsibilities—repairs, property taxes, dealing with vacancies, and handling difficult tenants. Tracy and Fred discovered early on that while real estate ownership builds wealth, being the lender offers many of the same financial benefits with fewer headaches.
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Housing Voucher BillsProposed Bills in Missouri on Housing VouchersHousing Voucher Bills
Legislation to Prohibit Local Governments from Requiring Private Property Owners to Accept Section 8 What started as two bills in the Missouri House and one in the Senate that would Prohibit local governments from requiring private property owners to accept Section 8 vouchers. Two bills seem to be the same as HB2385 from last year […]
Alternatives to Eviction to Try 1st in Missouri
There are many reasons you may want to avoid eviction, especially in areas like Missouri where the case could end up with a full Jury Trail. Here are a few alternatives to try first.
The Criminal as a Protected Class in Kansas City Missouri
Kansas City’s Second Chance Revolution – The Criminal as a Protected Class Kansas City Ordinance 241074—adopted on January 16, 2025—is often described as a “second chance” law. It amends sections of Chapter 2 (Administration) and Chapter 38 (Civil Rights) of the city’s Code of Ordinances to include persons with criminal histories as a protected class. […]
How to Avoid Costly Contractor Mistakes: Lessons from Ray Sasser
If you’ve ever tackled a rehab project, you know that managing contractors can make or break your deal. Your scope of work is the key to manage your contractors.
What to do When Ghosted by Your Contractor
Hiring a contractor can be one of the biggest challenges in real estate investing. While many do excellent work, there are plenty who overpromise and underdeliver—and some even walk off jobs before they’re done.
In a recent Lone Star REIA podcast (watch here), veteran investor Ray Sasser shared his insights on why contractors abandon projects, how to prevent it, and what to do if you’re left with an unfinished job.
Propsed Kansas House Bill 2378
House Bill 2378 – a proposed measure designed to streamline the process for removing unauthorized occupants, or squatters, from residential properties. Dubbed the “Removal of Squatters Act”, this bill aims to empower property owners while addressing longstanding concerns over a lengthy and cumbersome eviction process.
Getting the Open Voucher Numbers Right in Kansas City Missouri
Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas recently claimed that landlords’ legal challenges to the city’s Source of Income ordinance are preventing over 17,000 Kansas Citians with housing vouchers from finding stable housing. However, a deep dive into federal HUD data and discussions with local housing experts paint a much different picture.
