In my area, water providers are allowed to place liens on the property if the bill is unpaid. I've had tenants skip out owing water bills. So, on the most troublesome property I've kept the bill in my name and requi...

This may date me as my kids say I am too old school but since 2007 I have always had rent due on the 1st but not late if received by the 5th I am having more and more tenants, especially college aged, asking me if I d...

1. landlord did not call this discolored ring out during initial inspection, even though it was there and our belongings were not in the way, he did not leave us a list to be fixed2. after we moved out, he did a fina...

My Tenant at my Dallas rental (Collin county to be more specific) abandoned the property and its been over a month since he left. I have finished all the formalities (notice to quit, etc) and the unit is back on marke...

Hello All!  I am curious as to how the property managers out there usually structure their fees.  What is included in the monthly fee vs what incurs add'l fees.  For example, processing an eviction takes time and cour...

The seller needs my funds to pay cash for a smaller house and is asking for a 30 day lease-back. Will the seller (renter now) have full tenant rights or do those only kick in after 30 day lease? I've read conflicting ...

Does anyone have any experience using a Transactional lender for a double close? If so I have a few questions: 1. What were the fee's like ? 2. How much funding did you receive? 3. Is there anything that isn't commonl...

Hello everyone! I have been looking at a small campground that has fantastic value add potential for lake front cabins plus a 6br house and a small 1bed 1bath cottage already in place. The main question I have is how ...

I'm not even sure if this would be the correct forum to post in but here goes:I am thinking about becoming a virtual property management assistant.  I have 15 years experience as an on-site property manager in Califor...

Hey BPer's

I am just getting going with rentals and I am curious what everyone does on day one that the tenant is approved?

This might be a silly question but I want to understand what is consistent with the industr...