HI BP,I've run into a little problem with 2 adopted tenants from an existing owner.  The first 8 months they were great, paid on time, no issues, etc.  As of the last 3 months they have been a nightmare.  One has defi...

Hello everyone! My question is pretty simple and straight forward. How long do lenders typically honor a Pre-qualification? I plan on using either an FHA or a VA loan when I get home from overseas in about 2 months to...

Has anyone used Smartmove tenant screening?  If so what do you think?  Anyone use other methods?  I need to improve my selection process and need some advice/info.

currently getting ready to finally start investing since i live in california, i plan to start out of state and really considering houston as a option. I will be planning a trip to houston soon to see if i can find a ...

Maybe not the best place to ask for advice - I bought a home in N Central MA advertised as totally renovated, a pristine revival.  Among other attributes was a new roof and new high efficiency HVAC.  What I've learned...

I looked at a house today that is coming up for sheriff sale.  The neighbors came out and started  talking to me about the house.  They had been told by someone hired by the bank to mow the lawn to tell the buyer he i...

I asked tenant 3x if he would have the cash for the deposit and prorated rent tomorrow, and he promised he would. Now he only has the security deposit and I don't have a signed lease. He says he gets paid this Friday ...

Most of my applicants and renters have been great, but I've had a couple of guys that have tried to get me to bend my rules, and just generally been unpleasant.  I suspect they wouldn't act the same way if I was a man...

I've seen a couple of sex offender threads recently, and saw several people mention that a landlord can be responsible if they knowingly rent to someone and they re-offend.Attorneys of BiggerPockets, is this true? 

Hello BP Community,I am currently looking at properties for my first rental. I see that there are properties that are located in the not so good areas. Does anyone own rental properties in areas that are not necessari...