Hello everyone,I just purchased my first rental, made it through the screening process, have a move in date set for a qualified tenant, and am wondering about what kind of documentation I should be preparing, and in w...

I am stunned at the number of smokers that are out there in the rental pool. Right now out of seven units I have four smokers, all of which claim to be 'outdoors' smokers, two of which I discovered subsequent to leasi...

I closed on my first duplex this past week and inherited tenants. Based on the lease and review from the former PM, tenant A is still owing pet deposit since Start of lease and is currently past due by 1.5 month. T...

Ok, I've just finished tearing out yet another piece of perfectly good carpet that was completely destroyed by an idiot tenant for no reason whatsoever. I'm giving painting these wood floors a shot to see if I can re...

Has anyone ever acquired a severely distressed property (long neglected water damage, structural damage, mold, hoarders (and cat poop)) and lived to tell about it?   We are so shocked by the state of a recently acquir...

My first property lease ends Dec 31 and will change to a month to month lease. I am increasing rent and changing lease terms. I recently went in the home for some repairs to find lots of damage and filthy living condi...

The lessee moved out and her friends moved in.  How do we get rid of her friends?  It seems to me they are trespassing.  Wouldn't a sheriff be the solution as opposed to eviction proceedings?

I have a single story 4br/2ba house with a pretty large backyard that I rented out six years ago to four guys (all high school friends). Since then, they have all moved out and last year was the first year with four c...

Hello All, Im brand new to investing and looking for my first rental.  I live in Orange County, Ca and analyzing a triplex listed at $999,999 with 30% down.  I've watched all the the BP vids and following the 50%, Cas...

Hello Friends, In the process of purchasing my first real estate investment property and already thinking about the next one. Currently working full time and looking for a side hustle to fund the next deal. Any sugges...