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Nic DeAngelo When can you shoot? Self defense question
23 April 2011 | 15 replies

After months of searching for my first investment property in SoCal, I've narrowed my search down to a few areas that meet my cash on cash requirement. That said, these areas are a little shadier. Not warzones by any...

Michael Rossi No Right to Self-Defense If It Snows!
8 February 2010 | 7 replies

Some of the citizens of North Carolina apparently aren't allowed to defend themselves if it snows.

Here's the story:

http://www.wxii12.com/news/22487153/detail.html

Dennis Day Gun Use on Rental Property
2 April 2020 | 7 replies

Had an incident recent whereby a tenant, who possessed a handgun, used it in an altercation at a property I own. Now, while I would never disallow anyone his Constitutional rights, I'm still in a quandary as to whethe...

Lee Common I Commend the men & women of the San Antonio Police department
13 November 2008 | 14 replies

Two nights ago three punks ran up on me at a gas station (in a decient niegborhood homes values 150K & up)
pulled a gun and demanded I give them them my $$$. Stupid F%&%$ cocked the silver 38 must of thought ...

Dee Cee Door Knocking Safety
16 December 2021 | 25 replies

Hi  All,The recent tragedy of the realtor that was killed while showing a home serves as an unfortunate reminder of the potential risks posed by door knocking.  I never go alone; I usually take my sister.  Even though...

Brianna H. Do you ever worry about your safety when showing a property solo?
12 May 2015 | 5 replies

Hi All - It has recently come to my attention that it may not be the safest route to do a showing solo. I am a petite female which leads some to believe that I may not be able to defend myself in an unfortunate situat...

Austin Works Can A Handgun Be Considered A Business Expense?
28 March 2018 | 29 replies

I am considering purchasing a small handgun for protection when going to look at properties in unfamiliar areas. Is this something I can write off at tax time as a business expense?

Rick Dane If I own a property through a corporation can I rent to myself?
7 November 2021 | 7 replies

So, this isn't a scheme to evade taxes, I'm considering two possible scenarios so just wanted to get a high level overview if this would make sense legally. I'm considering either buying a vacation rental property and...

Amanda Sutherlin Body of Arkansas Real Estate Agent Found: Hits home as I have to show by myself
19 March 2015 | 115 replies

Body of Arkansas Real Estate Agent found, this is so sad! Praying for the family. This hits me hard as I have to show property by myself and the thought has crossed my mind as to what could happen. Things I do:Never s...

Tony Severino One Dead in Landlord and Tenant Dispute
9 July 2009 | 5 replies

Things dont always go well when the landlord and the tenant dont agree.....

http://www.chicagobreakingnews.com/2009/07/police-cook-county-illinois-chicago-united-states-counties-cook-illinois-landlord-tenant-stabbin...