I have been following the fourplex market pretty close over the past few years in Ada County, Idaho. Up until recently, there would only be three or less fourplexes listed on the market at any given time and they woul...

Hope I am posting this in the right forum.....
I purchased a house with an existing tenant.  They had no lease in place, but have been paying on time.  It has been 6 months or so, and I want to get them on a lease, a...

What affect do increasing interest rates have on investors?  I image there are quite a few investors that have low interest loans in their portfolios.  I've heard a few people say something like, "Banks may start revi...

New investor question for the BP community.In your experience have you noticed that certain additions/upgrades help to increase your profit margins on rent or is it as simple as "one-upping" the comps in the area?My w...

Forum friends,

I am looking into renting out one of my private homes. I am currently collecting quotes on insurance to cover tenants. The liability, as anticipated, increases. Sure I understand lawsuits etc., but i...

Does this one belong to anyone here? http://abc13.com/realestate/man-fights-eviction-after-400-percent-rent-increase/1401148/What's the most you've increased rent? 

With these rates hiking, what is your investment strategy moving forward? 

I have a unit where I have let a fairly good tenant stay on month to month for a few years now. I haven't raised the rent because they tend to take care of all the minor issues which saves me time and money, now it's ...

Hi BP of Boston,
When you consider rent increase, what factors do you base your decision on ? Do you increase the rent by strictly calculating the increases in your insurance, taxes and etc ? or do you try to not go ...

Hi all - I own and manage three duplexes in the Boston area (Medford). I have been cautious about raising rents as I try to maintain goodwill with the tenants. It's been less of an issue with my first two properties w...