I'm looking for the most effective strategy on determine renter costs owed upon move out :On top of that I would like advice on my current move out situation :Renter put his 30 day notice in Sep 1st so we started show...

My wife and I are interested in purchasing rental properties on a buy-and-hold basis when we settle down in Northern California in about 9-10 years. She is currently a medical student and obligated to serve 8 years in...

Here's the deal:  I'm writing this quickly because the deadline for an offer is tomorrow at 5pm. Please bare with the haste.I am planning on putting an offer out tonight for what seems like a steal. The condo is a two...

I have a tenant that clearly has a girlfriend residing with him. She paid his rent this month and my property’s address is listed on her check, she’s not on the lease. Boot them out or try and rectify the situation? N...

I have a triplex in a c-d area (rent 700 for a 2/1) and I was wondering how others are screening tenants.  I am using a paid background check and call employer, current landlord.  I am requiring they make 2100 a month...

Hi Everyone - I'm about to start a new flip and we are trying a new general contractor. It is a fairly large job according to my standards (over $90,000).We are in the midst of getting the contractor agreement in plac...

Hi everyone,Thus far, my first investment has gone well (fingers crossed).  I've got a wonderful tenant in the other side, a safe, stable place to live, and in a wonderful surprise, prices in the neighborhood have ris...

TL;DR: do I charge them the non refundable pet fee of $400 in their final months rent or take it out of their deposit when they leave? They've been a problem tenant as of late...They rented from me for 3 years (yep, I...

Hey All!  I am interested in investing in tax liens.  Several years ago I read Michael Pellegrino's book on Tax Liens but unfortunately I cannot find it anywhere in my home!  I *think* I remember that in the book, he ...

Hi all -We have our first investment property under contract, with an estimated close date of Aug. 12th.  The property has current tenants, which have expressed interest to stay.  Their current lease expires Aug. 15th...