If you’re a landlord, it means you’re also a small business owner and may benefit from establishing your operation as such. More to the point, you should really consider the […]
What Happens When Your Tenant Files for Bankruptcy?
A tenant declaring bankruptcy is never good news for a landlord. Even if you’ve been collecting full rent so far, it means your tenant is having serious financial difficulty that […]
Severe Winter Storms: How to Prepare, Stay Safe, and File a Claim
An Emergency Declaration was approved by President Biden on February 14, 2021 for the entire state of Texas due to a severe winter storm that crippled the state’s energy infrastructure, […]
Disaster Relief: 7 Tips for Making a FEMA Claim
[Update: FEMA Federal Disaster Assistance is now available for survivors of the recent severe Texas winter storm. FEMA’s press release contains information about what to do before applying for assistance, […]
Use a Credit Freeze to Stop Identity Thieves in Their Tracks
COVID-19 has led to a marked increase in online transactions, triggering a huge spike in cases of identity theft. There are many steps you can take to reduce the odds […]
COVID Relief for Minority-Owned Businesses
COVID-19 has hit many small businesses very hard, very quickly. Many were unprepared for the consequences of a sudden economic downturn and loss of revenue. Still, the devastating economic fallout […]
What is the Outlook for Commercial Leases in 2021?
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a major impact on the livelihood of residential and commercial landlords, as social distancing guidelines and stay-at-home orders have shuttered dining rooms, shopping centers, and […]
How Will COVID-19 Stimulus Checks Impact Your Taxes?
Americans should have received two rounds of stimulus payments in 2020 if they met certain income restrictions. The first round included a payment of up to $1,200 per adult plus […]
COVID-19 Tax Relief for Landlords
American entrepreneurs and small business owners often take pride in their rugged independence, but the reality is that we’re all interconnected to some degree. The COVID-19 crisis has amplified this […]
Love Amour Propre: Tahera’s COVID Small Business Success Story
You might recognize Tahera Christy from Rocket Lawyer’s newest commercial. Not only is Tahera a published author, comedian and actress, she’s also an entrepreneur who started a second business last […]
Will Collecting Unemployment During the Pandemic Impact My Taxes?
Many Americans found themselves facing unemployment or a significant reduction in work hours in 2020 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Unemployment benefits, including the increased benefits provided by […]
Is There Help for Landlords in December’s COVID Relief Bill?
The COVID relief bill signed into law on December 27, 2020 extended many of the provisions included in the original Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act passed earlier […]