I have used the Buildium web application to manage my rental properties (25 units) for about 3 years.  I recently received an e-mail that they are hugely increasing their minimum monthly rates. I has paid $162/year in...

I've been looking at a lot of stuff about handling the application/screening process with potential renters lately. There seem to be a lot of different styles, strategies, and utilities to make the whole thing as p...

We're new to the landlord thing and I've just had my tenant put in his notice. Both his lease and the law state that he must give 60 days notice, however, he has only given 30 days notice. He was the previous owner's ...

Wife and I purchased a SFR in Phoenix a few months ago with the plan of making it a LTR. We thought we had our rental numbers right but after listing it for just over a month, we're looking to lower the amount again a...

Hello everyone!I currently have 2 properties, but those were financed as a primary home many years ago. I'm beginning my investment property journey and I had a possibly simple question regarding "order of events". Wh...

Hello!  My name is Asia and I'm from Bham, AL. I came upon this site a few days ago after googling about Alabama property tax sales. I was bored and just riding around town one evening and saw an abandoned house in th...

Hi Everyone!
BP Newbie here. So we just bought a 4plex in Minneapolis to househack. We’re living in 1 and renting out the other 3. 
My problem is that we have only had 2 inquiries that haven’t resulted in applicatio...

When advertising for rent, I get people here and there that ask if I accept tenants that receive Section 8 assistance, am I even able to say no? I guess you could say no on the basis that property isn't section 8 appr...

I'm looking to act upon my long time interest and goals of real estate investing. I just turned 23 and I bought my first home a year ago with 25% down. I like my home and plan to stay here for quite a while. Between w...

Hi there,

I'm am brand new to the BiggerPockets site and love all the information here! Thank you so much! I have a few questions regarding tenant screenings...

1) Does anyone have suggestions on screening for "good...