Can anyone recommend a basic property management software program for a relatively small, home-based operation? I keep finding programs that seem to be set up for larger apartment buildings and employee-based propert...

For those whom have not read my posts before, let me start by introducing myself. For those who already have read my other articles, Feel free to skip ahead.My name is Derek. I work at The Home Depot as a pro account ...

I was thinking of using a property management company to handle my maintenance issues. I will continue to handle all other aspects of management. I'm finding it to become challenging to work a full time job and coordi...

If you have experience with Appfolio, what are they like to work with? We've heard from a couple of their salespeople, and they seem to have an attitude of "we're big and don't really need your business". I know that ...

Does BP recommend a Sreening Service?

I have to admit that some of the business cards I've gotten from other REI do not look incredible professional. My question is does that matter in this business? I'm asking because I don't want to pour money into mak...

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I went to the post office to open a PO BOX and have like 50 different box number but for some reason I ended up picking BOX # 13. Next day tenant calls and is complaining about proble...

I'm currently under contract to buy what I thought was an excellent ski house. Beautiful views, rentable space, large. But the inspection unveiled problems worth hundreds of thousands. So unless the sellers come down ...

Just curious on whether or not you put in medicine cabinets in bathrooms (especially smaller bathrooms with limited storage) 
Do you do recessed or surface mount? What Brand do you use? Have you bought any of the hig...

Hi all, I finally purchased my first rental properties this past Fall after researching and learning for the last 6 months. I have 3 properties (2 sfh and 1 duplex). Now I’m ready to setup my quickbooks so I don’t hav...