Hi, BP,I found a property in a pretty rough/up and coming area in Tampa that I need help with. I have estimated ARV as roughly around 185K. I am unable to view the inside of the home, so I have no clue what rehab cost...

We are looking to buy our first rental. We are starting very small (with a condo) as we both have separate careers.  We also unfortunately can't run around to find "the deal of the century" where we would make tons of...

I just purchased a duplex about 3 months ago and recently had the lower tenant move out because I raised rent higher than she could afford.  That said the new people moved in and they are demanding that I test the pro...

Hi,I am stuck with Lead affected property for over one year, it is marked lead affected by health department in Youngstown, Ohio. Without fixing it we can't rent and also no one wants to buy. only thing i want right n...

Hey all,I have a tenant that did not pay rent on time this month. So, the day rent was late I put a 5 day noticed on their door. He came out and got the notice very quickly and called me after I had just driven off. H...

Hi - we bought a 2 bed condo last year from Fannie Mae and subsequently rented it to a young couple with a baby. We understand the previous owner (before Fannie foreclosed it) had died in the unit a couple of years ag...

Hi, I'm new here and read the forum fairly regularly, but wanted some opinions on a prospective tenant. I've had my rental for 2 years, the first tenant was a lucky find (great renter, high income, exceptionally respo...

 Two individuals wanted my advice regarding my point of view as a landlord. One person has 2 animals and the other had 3.  Because I am not familiar with their mental health, I did not question their need for so many ...

Hello. I’m wondering what advice people have on ways to get started in real estate investing when house hacking is not an option? My husband and I had high priority on buying our dream primary residence and now that w...

If you have an outdoor smoker, will the inside of a property smell?

I could smell the smoke on this person standing 3-4 feet away. On the other side of the room, I couldn't smell them from that far.

Thi...