Hi BP. Would like some opinions on a plumbing situation. In January, I had a reputable plumber come out and snake the main drain line because a toilet was overflowing shower water. He said he found some small blockage...

Anyone have any thoughts on having the main drains professionally cleaned at rental properties to help minimize the risk of a backup? 2 of my properties are early 1900s vintage and the 3rd is mid 50s. I have no i...

Hi all,I recently purchased an investment property as part of a 1031 exchange in Western North Carolina. The house needs repairs and various upgrading that I will need to address. It's also a STR so getting these impr...

I'm not sure where the most relevant place is to post this so I thought I'd start here in the Utah Q&A with some locals. If anyone has a recommendation of a more appropriate place for this let me know. Thanks!How ...

Do you think we should require tenants to get renter's insurance?

I just had an inspection report on a home, and there are some issues that worry me. The previous owner had foundation work done to home, but he has poor records and does not have documentation of it being done - easy ...

I think I need a lesson on what I am responsible for as the landlord.

The tenants that occupy the upstairs unit of a duplex have been complaining about squirrels in roof area above their third floor bedroom. ...

BP! I own an investment/vacation property in California and am trying to get a home equity loan or HELOC for approx. 50% of its value to put toward another property purchase. I own it outright, have a great credit sco...

Everytime I think I've found a deal, I'll bring it to my coach and he will say "that's not gonna work, really at all." And I'm frustrated. im focusing on apartments 5-50 units, stuff that needs work, in great markets....

How do you accept rent payments from your tenants? And how do you accept payments when they're not computer savvy or don't have a checking account?