Hi everyone! I'm going to be as to he point as possible so you don't have to read my sob story. .I live in Minnesota. I rent a property from a friend of mine. There has only been a verbal rental agreement between the ...

Today was my worst day ever landlording. I evicted a 86 year-old lady and her 50-something unemployed daughter. I purchased the property back at the end of May. Right after closing I gave the lady the option of paying...

Ok bp family, here's the deal. I bring ambition and desire to the table, that's about it. I'm a full time single working parent of two teenagers so I have very little excess time. My budget is virtually non existent, ...

Iron Sharpens Iron. I want to hear your most effective ways at increasing rent from an already existing tenant.I personally write up an email or letter 60-90 days out from renewal explain that their rent will be going...

Hey BP,Trying to get ideas about ONE THING that really stuck out that your previous landlord did that made the relationship a memorable one (in a favorable way). Conversely, feel free to add something that a terrible ...

I've been intrigued by these Shipping Container homes. I observe that they can be quite versatile and cheaper than conventional housing. End products look pretty neat and it is nice that they are also eco-friendly. ...

I've just begun rehabbing my first flip. It's my first time working with this contractor. We have a good repertoire so far and there's no reason for me to not trust him. I work full time but the property is close to m...

I put in a wi-fi water heater in last year so I could turn it off between stays. I just realized I haven't turned this thing off since late April. The Lake house has been booked solid since then. We shut down for Apri...

Hi All-Pardon this long post:    I had new tenants moving in yesterday morning at 9 am.  They were coming from out of state so I had made assurances that the place would be ready.  I made assurances because the depart...

Been listening to the podcast a ton and figured I would give the forums a whirl.  Background: I own a separate, successful business and I am looking to diversify and also get some tax benefits from rentals. I grew up ...