I have a tenant who is now transitioning into long-term from a mid-term renter. I'd like to raise the rent but I'm not sure how I go about making amendments or addendums to the contract. I'd like to raise the rent bec...

Hi Biggerpocketters,
I am currently reading Brandon Turner's book 📚 and I have noticed that he kept saying when it comes to expenses that need to be paid each month, he would include utilities.
Aren't utilities paid...

I recently visited a house marketed as a multi-family house going for a pretty good, price. I overall love the quality and everything with the house, it needs a bit of work, but nothing out of my range. All the houses...

Hey Guys!
Need your advise!!!
I have a few duplexes in detroit metro for last 6 years. Things are going well however we have been burned twice with our tenants not paying water bill. Both have left us with a $200...

I’m a first time landlord about to rent out 2 units in Oak Park, IL.
I was planning on using the lease agreement template available on Avail, but I have a custom amendment I need to add and I want to make sure it is ...

I think we've reached a tipping point where it's beginning to look like the economic shutdown in response to the COVID-19 pandemic is causing far more harm than the lives it (may) save.  While shutting down some busin...

Hi everyone! I'm getting ready to list my first large property with 3 separate units (Main Unit, ADU, DADU) on a SFH. As Landlords I'm curious to get your take on the below:-Which utilities (Electric, Water/Sewer, Tra...

Hello, Im 19 yrs old. I was someone lucky enough to receive a trust fund from my parents after they pasted away. I don't want to be an idiot and spend it all away. Ive been looking into housing/duplexes among other th...

I recently installed two Honeywell smart thermostats in my properties. They are relatively inexpensive compared to some on the market, and I can control them via wifi. Since my units are at the beach, we've had humidi...

In a recent article, @Scott Trench discussed the advantages of a 30 year note over 15 year (or lower than 30 in general). While I agree with most of what's there, I'd like to discuss a case where to me at least, it se...