I am looking for a reliable and inexpensive service that allows tenants to have rent automatically paid directly from their bank account monthly. Does anyone use a service like that? I've had Intuit recommended but it...

I'm under contract with another Indiana SFH.  My realtor has concerns about the neighborhood (at boarder of Gary and Merrillville), but my property manager thinks it's no problem to rent it out for $1,200/month.  Plea...

slumlord is a pretty harsh term, however, let's say-Its a rough neighborhood (some spray paint and busted windows on various bldgs)-A bunch of 2-4plexes on the block-the living conditions of current tenants is bad (pa...

I closed on a duplex in Buffalo, NY last week. The house (both upper and lower) was vacant, in great shape as the owner had done some minor updates to the flats. The numbers look great on paper and the rents I plan to...

When things are not going your way, something as simple as replacing a dishwasher can prove to be a nightmare. I am sure there are more people here who have experienced same total incompetence and lack of professional...

Hello all, I am looking to get started in real estate in the Hampton roads area. I’ve done a lot of reading, watched lots of BP podcasts and am ready to take the next step. I was curious to know any tips or best strat...

Not sure how to proceed —2 adult tenants. No children . newly moved in and tested for lead on peeling paint on side of painted bathtub. Positive. From what I’ve read, I am required to remediate this if a child under 6...

While using the site Zillow to browse for multi family investment properties I have noticed what they call their "Zestimate." (their estimation of the home's value)  I would like to know how useful other investors hav...

I graduate from college on May 2nd this year with a degree in finance from Michigan Tech. 3 weeks later I started my first job as a program manager for an engineering company in the maritime industry. 3 weeks after th...

Hey everyone, just recently got rejected on our offer my wife and I made on a duplex. Their listing agent stated "this is probably the worst offer I have received in 25 years". Was I really that off in my numbers or d...