I have 1 property which rents for an above avg $1275/mo, SFH, tenant pays all utilities, yardcare, etc.  We did a full reno 3+ years ago and have a mtg so cash flow is only about $450/mo.  So far we have had 3 tenants...

I am reading Wendy Patton's book and really enjoying it as I am finding great ways to invest. One thing has me confused though, and that is the monthly payment for the lease option.

I would like to purchase sub-to...

What tips do you have to make your tenant not destroy things or help them able to pay their rent? For instance when I buy a new rental I:

1. Remove anything that is hanging.
2. Take down all curtain rods and replace...

Hey all,Total newbie here.We're getting set to rent our house in the Sacramento, CA area. I posted an ad on CL a couple days ago and have received about six replies so far. We will be ready to show the property on Sun...

Dear Fellow Investors,I am a wholesaler in the DFW area but recently branched out to the Vicksburg, MS market. I currently have a property that is a 4 bedroom, 2 bath, a shed, a pool and almost an acre of undeveloped ...

Hello members, how do you guys get an affordable home insurance? I got some quotes and they are really expensive. So wondering which company do you guys use and if have any suggestions.

Hello again BP,Thank you in advance for taking time out of your busy days to consider my problem.A rental condo that I own in South Florida recently passed a new rule: a mandatory NON-REFUNDABLE move-in fee of $300. I...

What things show weakness to tenants.

Another thread mentioned "weak landlord face." What are the signs?

I would call these weakness:

- Rent not due until move in day
- No lease
- No rental application
- No refere...

Is 50 pound mix labrador ok for SFH rentals?  Please give your personal opinion if you will allow or not.  Thanks.

Everyone in the REI community always seem to have extremely high standards for the tenants they choose - good credit, no criminal history, on time rent, absolutely 0 evictions, etc. I've never met someone that didn't ...