I currently manage 8 rental properties in Grand Rapids, MI and all of my tenants habitually pay on time except one. I've had her as a tenant for 9 months now and she has only paid on time twice. Her credit wasn't terr...

Hi Everyone,

I have a tenant who is becoming a royal pain in my neck. She does not allow anyone to enter the premises for purposes of making repairs or inspections (required city inspections that is) unless s...

What’s the costliest thing that has happened to your rentals that you had to pay for? Did you sue the tenant?

BP community--I went under contract on a north side Chicago multifamily property (4-flat) this week (thanks @Brie Schmidt  ). Basic inspection (thanks @George Foster ) and mold inspection occurred on Wednesday. There ...

Hi Everyone, this is my first property purchased and I am new to being a landlord so would really appreciate any advice here.
I purchased a property with a tenant in the unit back in October and worked with a lawyer ...

Let's say you have 5 properties that - due to economic and job market conditions in the area - only command enough rent to barely cover mortgages, insurance, and taxes.   Nothing left over at all for maintenance, repa...

Hi BP community!I'm just starting out in REI. I'm looking for thoughts or feedback for me on what it means to be "socially responsible" when it comes to REI and property management. Anyone think I'm being naive? :)I p...

Investment Info:

Single-family residence buy & hold investment in Cape Coral.

Purchase price: $60,000

Cash invested: $60,000

2/2 across from canal in desirable neighborhood - Bought from health f...

Im sure you heard the chinese proverb: You give a poor man a fish and you feed him for a day. You teach him to fish and you give him an occupation that will feed him for a lifetime.I have a 13 year old and an 11 year ...