For legal implications, this occurred in Texas (Dallas to be specific). I know laws vary by location.About 4 months ago, we had a bad rainstorm and water seeped into the bathroom through foundation due to poor drainag...

Is anyone sending letters to their tenants in regard to the COVID-19 outbreak? If so, anyone have a sampling of what they are using?

Hello BP, 
I'm having the toughest time financing a duplex in Baltimore city, they had to push the closing date back 2 times already.  It seems to be the appraiser that is holding it up.  The property is designated a...

I allow dogs in my rentals, but not breeds excluded in my insurance policy.  Rotts, pitbulls, Dobermans.  When I informed an applicant of these restrictions, she told me her dog was a pitbull, but a therapy dog, and s...

I am a new investor out of the washington dc area. Actually northern VA.
I have been interested in investing in real estate for quite some time but have not yet taken the first step. I have read parts of a few books....

I own a single family property free and clear that needs repair before I can rent. I'm seeking financing to accomplish this goal but I am unsure of my options if any. Doc's not strong enough for traditional loans and ...

Hello all, I'm looking for some advice. I have a unit in a duplex advertised at various websites and yesterday I had a lead emailed to me from one of the sites I use to advertise. When I called the person to talk with...

Well..... I thought I had the tenant selection thing down pat. Since starting my journey as a landlord in 2011, I've never had any issues (let alone major issues) with any tenants that I've found/placed in my units, b...

So, this hasn't happened to me yet, but I am curious.With the advent of the passage of laws in various states allowing for the medicinal use of marijuana, I'm wondering how this interfaces with landlords and their lea...

Hi all. I really probably should have known this prior to investing in my first couple properties, but what is the definition for each class in multi family? A, B, C, and D ? Is there more than D? What do you invest i...