Let’s face it… Renters -usually- rent because they don’t have it together. They are hard on rentals, with lousy pets, smoking, violence, lack of cleanliness, out of control kids, you name it. I’m learning this the har...

Recently, I read "Nomadland" about people who are poor or living on minimal social security and trying to get by. Some of my relatives have problems paying for housing and they don't understand how to navigate the sys...

I'm a new landlord, haven't even collected first rent from tenants yet on a 3 unit in a city of about 100k population. Neighborhood is rough in an ethnically diverse section, but property price and rents seemed good. ...

A few years ago I set a goal of $100k of rental cash flow per year.  This month (it's only Sept!) I made it!  Started in 2007 with a 5 unit, another 5 unit in 2008.  Tried to sell around 2010 due to frustrating tenant...

I recently contracted a landscaping company to do a complete overhaul at my rental. Today, the tenant contacts me unhappy that they were using Round-Up as it contains glyphosate. Trying to reassure her, I sent her lin...

https://www.zillow.com/homedet...I am new to Bigger Pockets, started listening to the podcast 3 months ago, and I've learned a lot but I'm diving down this rabbit hole on my own. So, I thought I'd try soliciting the k...

I have never had someone who pays late all the time.

In the past I had a few tenant late a few days here and there, and even though I have it in the lease a late fee after the 3rd day, I have never enforced i...

Tenants have been in place for 7 years and for the most part have been good with regard to paying and following rules. I raised the rent one year ago by $100. (First increase.) Still below market but it's a big place ...

Hi all,
Okay - here's the situation: shared entrance hallway between two units, and one of the occupants is using the hallway to smoke pot.  I know this because I have been in the hallway a few times in recent weeks ...