My ex tenants are suing me twice the amount of retained security deposit for damages. I had sent them a list of itemized deductions (hardwood floor damages $1600, utilities - water, sewer, trash, and electricity $370,...

Hello BP,We recently purchased a Triplex (1BR, 2BR, 3BR) in Vermont. The house has 3 showers, and 6 sinks. The house was definitely owned by people taking shortcuts, and one major issue is a 35gal propane water heater...

I am just starting to accept applications from people with pets in my two 4-plexes. I am changing from my no-pet policy because of long vacancies, and I get many requests from would-be tenants with pets. I see lots of...

Right now when I do lease signings tenants sign and date each page of the property condition report, then I take it home, scan it and email it to them, asking them to reply that they received it. Only flaw is that the...

Finally found a tenant who pays her rent on time, but now she wants to move out when lease is up due to  heating cost. It's her first winter there and propane heat costs 2 tanks a month ($230 a tank).  there is also e...

During the move out the apartment inspection didn’t find anything said only I’ll be charged $150. But after I moved out on 2 weeks they have sent a huge bill I have not even used one of the 2 bathrooms in these 2 week...

Hello everyone,  After listening to the BP podcasts for the past several months I finally decided to take the plunge.  I am a Navy fighter pilot and the owner of Pinnacle Homes & Properties, LLC, a small business ...

Im currently under contract for a my second rental property i had the inspection done Saturday and my inspector found aluminum and copper wiring and he said the house would need to be rewired. Should i let that be the...

Hi All,I own a 2-family, which is currently my only investment property and the first house I bought. I now have both sides as rentals and get great cash flow. So far everything has gone well with the exception of a f...

Anyone ever fired a management company? Have six properties they are managing- none of them well. Have existing tenants in 4 properties, 2 vacancies. Would love to hear from anyone who has done this about things to lo...