Today I got a call from the football coach at the local junior college.  He was looking for a place for one of his football players to rent.  No big deal, right?  But this football player was from American Samoa and h...

Hello BiggerPocket Community,

I know this question has probably been asked before, but after searching the forums, I couldn’t find a clear answer. My wife and I are starting our journey with our first STR and I wan...

I purchased a 3/2 tax sale home. Now that I have moved in I see that the home has a rat infestation. Not mice, large big body brown RATS. I'm literally having to go to war.  I'm hearing that pest control companies are...

In the state of Indiana is the following a legal itemized listing- I sent these to my previous tenants and they are disputing it
First letter:
I am not returning any of your deposit. The house was left in a horribly ...

I'm considering allowing pets (dogs only) at one of our listings to beef up the bookings and increase revenue (I hope). I've always been anti pets because I've seen what they can do and have cleaned up quite a few bac...

For those that saw my first BP post yesterday asking if you would allow chickens, and if so, what you would charge for a deposit...I met said applicant today. When I informed her that there would be strict guidelines ...

I was wondering if I could get some opinions/suggestions on the best way to handle this situation.   I have a duplex, that's fully renovated with ceramic tile throughout, so we have an open pet policy.   Our first ten...

Do you landlords in Philadelphia pay for water and trash in duplexes or put it on your tenants? Do you charge just for water usage or the whole bill? Is there City regulation on that? And how do you split the bill if ...

I do my own leasing and screen tenants.

Unlike stocks, a tenant's past performance is a guarantee of future results.

(i.e. if there are red flags in their past, there will be red flags in your future if...

Good Morning BP Members,I am currently making my first lease for my rental property. I wanted to get some input on things to include in the lease and get everyone's thoughts on other things they might include as well....