Hi folks - got a few tenant screening questions to add to the dozens of similarly-titled threads:For context, these units are C+ in a working-class neighborhood, and rent for between $650 and $750/mo.(1)  Tenant is a ...

I'm managing my daughter's condo in another state for her.   I hired someone thru a referral to oversee two properties at $200 per month.  Issue with the condo, tenant late for past 4 months and resulted in court pape...

I have good tenants that gave me several months notice that they were moving out. Now there is about 2.5 months left, they just read the lease and see that we don't give the security deposit back until up to 45 days a...

Hello BP,I am looking for some opinions on whether I should lease to an applicant or not. Here is the scenario:The unit is a 3/2 duplex unit for $1550 per month with a $3100 Refundable Deposit.  The unit has brand new...

Hey everyone! I'm excited about buying my first home as I pursue a duplex here in Houston to launch my real estate journey. I've listened to many of Dave Myer's webinars now that walk through Finding Deals, Analyzing ...

Where should I start? I have so many questions.Any recommendations on certain books I should read? and podcast I should listen to? For a beginner investor in RE with limited finances (I am Active Duty Military), What ...

Dear fellow investors,My post comes in part 1 and part 2; the efficacy of the LLC protection, the other to address the setting up an irrevocable trust in a community property state.1. Questioning the level of protecti...

Hello! I am very new to the world of REI but am excited to have found this site. It appears to be a great community and a tremendous source of information.I am 34, a homeowner, husband, father and IT professional, amo...

Can't get a hold of their references, claim they are employed, offer last years tax return, but when I decline and ask for a recent pay stub, I never hear from them again...I've had so many weirdo's apply recently who...

Hey,
So my neighbor uses his house as a rental, he has another house he lives in down the street so it's convenient for him to keep an eye on it. For the last year or so he hasn't had any tenants, and from what I hea...