hi. i am looking for some thoughts on how to deal with our HOA and the rule that fences are not allowed unless on a perimeter property. We recently moved into what we thought was our dream home. The first week was gre...

Hi all,
This is my first post, I am a long-time reader of the site; quite impressed!
I am relatively new to the REI landscape also; we just bought an additional property, and our first we have owned for almost a yea...

I have an opportunity to purchase 2 properties (One 3 unit & 1 two unit) both full rented in a low income area. Houses are side by side to each other. The owner is willing to owner finance at $90,000 for both with...

I have a Detached Garage apartment that is on my sisters property that we will be looking for renters soon. My niece and nephew age 12and 9 will be alone for short periods of time. I live next door but separated by an...

Hello, I just bought, my first ever property/home (woo), and there is an existing in the lower unit. And they have reported a slow clog in their bathtub, the thing is they offered to hire a plumber and pay for it them...

Some questions for those of you already involved in this business:
1. How many hours per month do you estimate you spend managing your own property? (example: one 4plex)
2. What percentage of your tenants stay at le...

Hello,I'm a new landlord looking for advice. I appreciate it in advance. I have a multi family house with three units. I have one tenant that likes to be shirtless in the common areas. The other two tenants feel offe...

Hi guys,
I'm getting ready to list for rent for the first time and am curious about your rental application criteria for tenants? This is what I'm thinking. But honestly, it seems like it might be too cumbersome? I'm...

Hello BPers...
I would like to throw an idea around and see what comes up. If an investor dedicated 100k towards investing, and had the opportunity to purchase a four unit property (valued at 400k) with 25% down, o...

I haven't hear of this before but the city of Cedar Falls Iowa is implementing a six month ban on home owners turning their house into a rental property. The ban can be extended for up to a year. Interesting, seems ...