In August of 2013 I bought a duplex and did the whole "owner occupied" bit. So far it has worked out great and I will be moving out shortly. With that being said I decided I should probably evaluate my insurance needs...

Malibu, CA joining the frey on STRs:A very typical response to STRs ( according to patch.com) is The Council is concerned that people would buy property in Malibu for the sole purpose of renting it out on services su...

Hypothetical question. I am outlining my tenant rental policy on animals and came across some discussion of emotional support animals. The law is clear that you have to allow it and most suggest dealing with it by s...

My wife and I recently started our real estate investment journey together.  We bought our first property out of state because we live in New Jersey, where cash flowing is difficult.  We do want to buy a multi-family ...

I own and invest in NNN. Recently I’ve been approached by several people interested in acquiring NNN properties as capital partners because of their stable cash flow, predictable returns and the confidence of longer ...

I’m having one of those batches. A**holes that have decided they don’t like my properties before they even get there. Why they booked is beyond me. The worst part is I see it coming. Yet there’s nothing I can do. Ther...

I should preface by saying I don't drink coffee.

We provide a drip maker and coffee grounds. I get a $6 canister from the kitchen aisle at Walmart and fill it with cheap McDonald's brand coffee and get rave reviews ...

What does the BP community think about assessing tenants a $25 fee for any contact they leave on your management hotline. A "response" fee. Any time they call you bill them $25 UNLESS it is to report water or fire dam...

I'm looking at various properties for my first buy & hold rental--decent, middle-of-the road neighborhood, REOs, short sales & HUDs that are in fair condition.  Is $400/mo. after expenses a decent cash flow fo...

Hey Everyone -

Does anyone know how to set up a VOIP phone system and do you have any recommendations? I don't have a phone line in my office outside my cell and would like to set something up. There aren't...