In all my leases I add a $25 per dog or cat pet-rent on top of a non-refundable pet deposit. An applicant wants me to add some verbiage indicating if his dog kicks the bucket, I will reduce the rent by $25. That was a...

I have a tenant call and and said the weed wacker kicked up rocks and broke the glass to the  sliding patio door. I told her that is not normal wear and tear so you will be responsible for the repairs of the door. I s...

While the link below is a video aimed at Gordon Brown of the UK, the speaker could just as easily be speaking to President Obama. It is actually a brilliant rant about out of controlled spending that I thought you'd ...

I purchased a Tax Deed awhile ago, will have original owner sign over the rights to it once I receive Deed.
However, I have a squatter living in it. I really don’t mind as I don’t have any plans to fix up property an...

I'm working on a condo deal where the Association recently lost their certification.  The buyer can only qualify FHA.  I hear the re-certification process takes 8 weeks.  Anyone had an experience with this?

Hello everyone! I'm trying to create a 6-month lease agreement for one of my units. I currently own a duplex where I live in one side and rent out the other. The unit has two stories, 3 bedrooms, 2 and a half bathroom...

I have a billboard tenant that consistently pays late and per the terms of the agreement I have been adding a late charge. Questions:1) Is it ok to accept the rent payment without the late payment? Should I send the c...

Looking to the BP community for creative ways to boost NOI. I'm looking for the most creative things people have seen or can think of, irrespective of how impactful it actually is to the bottom line or how much it wou...

I am submitting a request for possession of my property in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. I was awarded close to $5k in tenant damages and back rent during the court hearing. I did not ask for future months or r...

We are currently in the process of buying our first rental property.
We are getting a loan where we put 20% down.
The lender is charging a lot more for appraisal. I was wondering if this is normal?
He says it is becau...