Hi BP! I’m a new investor, looking at a potential duplex of 2601 sqft total (3 bed/1 bath each unit). The downstairs tenant has been there for about 10 years and is a smoker. Does anyone have any insights of how much ...

As a first time landlord I am still trying to learn everything that comes with it. This is a long story, so please bear with me.My tenants recently moved out. Over their stay of three years, we were trying to do it ri...

I bought a house and rent out a few rooms. One of my roommate/tenant always let her dog poops in the backyard without cleaning after. After I tried to communicate with her, she only agrees to get a monthly scooper ser...

Question: I wanted some feed back on how you landlords handle pest control. One of my renters has complained about big cockroaches and, now, mice. I paid to have the house treated for roaches about a month ago, and th...

Dear BP members,Recently we took back Vacant property (Deed In Lieu). Now we own this property and want to sell. 1. We have inspected inside and noticed lots of trash left by the previous owner. Should we clean out fi...

I am buying 11 houses from a retiring investor in which he collects rent at different dates for different tenants.  He knows when they get paid and has always collected on dates when they get paid.  Ideally, I'd like ...

Hello, we had a tenant move out that we inherited with the building. We are owed approximately $2,300.00 in back rent and heating oil bills. We gave a demand for rent & eviction notice about 15 days ago, but they’...

I'm currently out of state and I received a call from a tenet today that there is mold growing on the wall behind their couch and under the sink. The tenet sent me some pictures and the good news is that the mold is g...

I am looking at investing in an oceanfront town on the Jersey Shore for AirBNB potential. I like the property for this use or personal, so I'm not sure how I want to proceed.
Property Type: 2 bedroom, block to the be...

Hello! Looking for advice on whether or not a sewer scope is worth it for a home in Columbus OH. Inspection company charges 400 for general inspection, plus another 200 for sewer scope. Is the sewer scope worth it/nec...