I have no problem long-distance managing.  But, how do I find a new tenant long distance? Here are a few ideas -register as a property manager ( if I register in california is this valid in all 50 states). If I do thi...

One funny thing about people is that while we are almost always well intentioned, we seem to do a lot of things that are just plain crazy. I, for example, still prefer to eat my oranges by dissecting each into their i...

Hello,I started researching real estate a few months ago. I have read a few books, listened to the BiggerPockets Podcast, and attended a local real estate meetup. I am 23, and I just started working at a tech firm abo...

Hello guys, I have 16 years experience a a professional commercial painting contractor specializing in new construction. I have owned my own business for almost 6 years, been and an estimator for another 10. If any...

Hello, I live in Montgomery County, MD and about 3 month ago I rented my basement to a single lady. I gathered one month security deposit and first month rent at the day of moving.  After the first month she stopped p...

Hi I’m having a problem with my current property manager does anybody know what the consequences of firing current PM before contract is up?

Hi All BPers!I need some guidance. My tenant wants to level the backyard before the annual weed and feed. Below are pictures of the yard. It is uneven as you can see. They wanted to rent a tiller at first which I ques...

I am currently a freshman at University of Wisconsin - Stout. While my major is currently Mechanical Engineering I've quickly realized that isn't what I want to do. I've always been interested in real estate and found...

I have the opportunity to purchase some great property that will need new flooring, a new tub, new cabinets, paint, etc.My question you experts is how much of this do you generally do on your own and how much do you s...