I have a tenant who I found had recently acquired a dog without asking (this is the third time).  I agreed to allow the German Shepherd with a $200.00 pet deposit which she partially paid.   I was then given a letter ...

I just read "Walking the Tightrope between Debt and Leverage" by @Anthony Gayden where he talks about an impressive dig out from crushing debt. What I found interesting was that when he married his wife, she brought $...

So in the next few months I plan to buy my first duplex! I plan to house hack; rent out one side and live In the other. While running the numbers a thought crossed my mind about my girlfriend paying rent. Here’s the t...

Hi everyone,  looking for some feedback on how to handle lawn care maintained for my 2 unit ( unit on bottom and one on top)
I have a lease with the newer tenant who moved into the top unit back in December that she ...

Question Bp'ers.  I have a Duplex that rents for $580 up and $580 Down(bought it for 17.5K) Anyway.  the lower(inherited tenant) has been late on her rent for the past two months.  She's caught up but has still not pa...

How many of you investors that invest in c and d areas are blown away by how many folks in the area are on disability ? I guess I always knew there was a lot of people in these are with Mental  issues and that fraud w...

I have 1 property which rents for an above avg $1275/mo, SFH, tenant pays all utilities, yardcare, etc.  We did a full reno 3+ years ago and have a mtg so cash flow is only about $450/mo.  So far we have had 3 tenants...

Hi guys! I hope this forum can help me out again. As I build my investment portfolio, I keep learning. I keep going thru the good and the bad.Situation: I hired a marketing manager, just part time. Great kid. College ...

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My tenant reached out to me this morning stating that she has been the victim of identity theft and her bank account is currently frozen. Rent is due on the 1st and late after the 5th. She requested that I use a por...