I've had several complaints from neighbors about one of my rentals in GA, which has a Section 8 tenant.  The tenants pay rent on time and treat the property at the minimum acceptable level.  They punched a hole in a d...

I would like suggestions on how others secure property while it is being rehabbed or while waiting to sell during a flip. With people stealing the copper out of walls and taking cabinets some type of security system...

Subject: Difficult Tenant: Escalating Issues & Safety Concerns (Former On-Site Resident) - Multiple Witnesses - Seeking Eviction
Background:
I am a landlord renting out a room in my property. I initially resided...

I've been receiving quite a few messages about real estate and how I got started, so I thought it would benefit everyone with a separate thread.  Of course, this is just what we go by, and is not considered any legal ...

Hi all,

Hope you can help. I am in Northern VA and my parents rent out a townhome- in the past they used a lease, but since it expired, they have never sent the tenants a new lease for renewal. Now, they want to leav...

Vikram C. posted in another thread about how many politicians -- due to their stature and position -- believe they are above the law.

This comment reminded me of a great (though disturbing) set of...

Maybe 3 years down the road, I would want to take a more hands-off approach and find someone to handle the day-to-day part of the job. Currently, I am there every day and doing a lot of the work myself.Where would I f...

Hi guys. My name is Matt and currently my wife and I have been living at the same apartment in Chicago for 3 years -- never late on rent. Long story short: My landlord raised the rent by $40 year two and $60 year thre...

My tenants are moving out and so I listed my property on all the usual websites.  Unfortunately, despite my constant reading here, I didn't realize the importance of watermarking my photos.  Even though my ads are to ...

Full disclosure: this long drawn out situation is over, but it is still worth sharing so other members can learn from my blunders.  I rented out an SFR to a corporate leasing service (they rented out the rooms on thei...