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Oct 07, 2010Mar 16, 2021 Shae Bynes

5 Strategies To Get Early And On-Time Rent Payments

A common problem for landlords is collecting on-time rent payments. Personally, I don’t mind late payments because I enjoy making the extra $50-100 per month but generally speaking you want…

Oct 06, 2010Mar 16, 2021 J Scott

The New Landlord Checklist

After years of doing rehabs, I’ve just purchased my first long-term rental property and put it on the market a few days ago… In preparation, I’ve spent a tremendous amount…

Oct 01, 2010Mar 16, 2021 Peter Giardini

Tenants: Customers or Scum?

A couple of weeks ago there was a posting on the Bigger Pockets forum where the poster described their tenants as SCUM… (don’t go looking for that discussion, it has…

Dec 23, 2009May 30, 2024 Winston Westbrook

Cold truth about the Winterization of REO Investment properties

Here in Victorville USA, fall and winter temperatures can drop below the freezing point. Because of this, it is customary to Winterize an unoccupied house for sale throughout fall, winter,…

Aug 05, 2009Mar 16, 2021 Jason Hanson

Landlords: This Is One of The Many Benefits of Treating Your Tenants Like Gold…

I ask two things of my tenants: to pay the rent on time and to treat the house with care. Before they move into a property I let them know…

Jan 25, 2009Mar 16, 2021 Brendan O'Brien

“I Can’t Pay The Rent” – A Landlords Take on What to Do

I am in a very fortunate position right now. All of my 13 units are rented, and all the tenants are paying on time. It’s great! And it’s not going…

Oct 04, 2008Mar 16, 2021 Brendan O'Brien

By Request, Here are my Tenant Rules!

Some readers did ask for my rules. Your rules have to depend on your properties. For example, there’s no point posting rules for using the pool if your property doesn’t…

Feb 09, 2008Mar 16, 2021 Connie Brzowski

Managing Tenants Part Three: Written Criteria for Tenant Selection

Success as a landlord depends on screening tenants-weeding out the Naughty and renting to the Nice. Awareness of (and compliance with the Fair Housing Act is not only necessary, but…

Feb 02, 2008Mar 16, 2021 Connie Brzowski

Managing Tenants, Part Two: Steering Clear of the Fair Housing Act

“No person shall be subjected to discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status, age, or national origin.” Housing discrimination isn’t a joke. It’s against the law and…

Nov 26, 2007Mar 16, 2021 Joshua M. Marks, Esq.

Landlord Security Deposit Laws: Use, Refund & Restrictions

The volatile residential real estate market that is currently affecting thousands of homeowners across the country will undoubtedly force many people to postpone their dream of homeownership and settle for…

Nov 21, 2006Jan 17, 2024 Joshua Dorkin

Landlording Tip: Screen Your Tenants

I realize that this is a very basic tenet, but when times are rough, we don’t always follow it. The reason we screen tenants is to ensure that we, as…

Nov 09, 2006Jan 17, 2024 Joshua Dorkin

Why You Should or Shouldn’t Put Coin-Op Laundry Machines in Your Rental Property

Last year, someone raised a question on our landlord forums in an attempt to figure out is it worth it to invest in coin operated laundry machines for rental properties.…

Dec 28, 2005Jan 17, 2024 Joshua Dorkin

Section 8 Success Story

One of our members, Jason Barnett decided to share a success story about his experience with Section 8 that we wanted to share below: [BEGIN STORY] “I posted here a…