As the short term rental industry continues to expand, so do the expectations from both guests and hosts. Sometimes it is worth taking a step back and asking ourselves if our expectations are reasonable or out of line...

Not really 100% investing related, but I'm closing on a house soon which will be a primary residence. It hasn't been updated in many years. I'll be replacing appliances, A/C, etc. I've found that I can get a lot of re...

I will give it a start , quote the previous response and then add the next verse .On the first day of Christmas my Tenant told to me ...I have no rent and wont pay a late fee On the second day of Christmas my tenant t...

Hello Landlords,I want to find out what kind of device you are using to detect pipe burst or constant running water. Most of the time when the pipe is burst in the basement or constant running water due to leak or abu...

I just bought a 2-Flat in very cold Chicago weather.  It is winterized so the furnace(Heat) is not on.  Is there any chance of freezing if it is winterized?  I was thinking of starting furnace with my Contractor this ...

I closed on a property in late May sight unseen that will be my next rental property.  It's #3 for me.  The property was in need of a lot of updating and repair, and I was aware of most of its issues due to a home ins...

Hi, all.I'm in a position where I will soon be living alone in my 4BD, 3BA 2500 sq. ft house in Seattle's north end -Lake Forest Park - which is one of the more sought after and expensive areas around Seattle. I've de...

I got this apartment that tenant pays electricity and heat is a baseball heat that uses electricity.Last year he complaint about heat we send 5 different set of people to check all of them say the heat is hot enough t...

I am in contract on my first acquisition of a short term rental, a single family home under 10 minutes from the beautiful beaches of Anna Maria Island on The Gulf. I am in the process of trying to select a good proper...

Hi all, I am considering a single family home purchase in NJ.  The house needs to have its oil tank replaced (above ground).  There is gas available to the home so an oil to gas conversion is most likely the case here...