Just curious for those with 10+ units...at what point did you decide to hire an outside company to manage your rental properties?  I've been self managing for a long time and done well, but wondering if maybe I can go...

We just got a buy-n-hold property (SFH) a few weeks back, and the rehab is done. We did notice there are mouse droppings throughout the house, both 1st and 2nd floors. The house was empty for over 6 months with no foo...

I just bought a duplex about 2 weeks ago with tenants in one unit already living there. I realized that the tenants are heavy marijuana smokers and have permeated the smell to my other unit. I am having issues showing...

Hey BP Fam, I was curious if anybody has ever hired a drone (mini RC helicopter) to take aerial video or photo's of a listing? I found an good deal on a very nice drone, and the guy said he used it several times for a...

I am in desperate need of some advice. I have six properties with 14 units. I have owned them for two years. I own them mainly in the midwest. They are fine when they are rented out. They basically break even. I...

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This is a great community and I learn a lot from here. I had a question that I am sure experts here can help me with.

I have a Condo and I am looking to rent it out. I advertised through Craigslist and I ...

Hello BP'ers,I have been using the Texas Residential Lease agreement (I am in El Paso TX) for some time now, besides this template does not have a specific term in regards of "Pest Control", other than it mentions to ...

Hi,My rental property's roof is 20+ years old.  Last year, a heavy rain and storm damaged it and I had to replace the entire roof which costed me $21K.  I understand that a roof repairs can be deducted as expense in t...

Good morning everyone, happy holidays. I have a question and I'm dying to find the answer. I keep hearing everyone talk about the1% rule and how it's important. But I'm looking at the Austin, Tx market for duplex/4 pl...

Over the past couple of years we have focused mostly on flipping houses in Arizona.  But starting this year, 2017, we are now starting to pick up rental properties that we are turning into lease options.  So far we ha...