Just a tip for you all starting out… Don't rent to strippers, hair stylists, bartenders etc…  If they are in the cash business, they are uncollectable.  You need to find someone with a good job that is not worth leavi...

I was informed today by my property manager that he keeps all the late payments when tenants pay rent late. Is that the norm or should I contest this? I know it could probably go either way and depends on what is in t...

Hello everyone,
I've heard that some people will tell their tenants they are the property manager so that when a dispute comes up they can say the "owner" is the "bad guy" and not them. On the other side of the coin,...

Bought this property a few months back. Got it at a good price in a B area, Parma OH and put some additional capital to fix it up. Just general updating and making it more homey. (I still ask myself why though, tenant...

Hey everyone - just wondering if those who have rentals want to chime in with their #1 best piece of landlording advice?

It would be awesome to have a massive thread full of tips to share with new landlords when the...

Hello All. I'm an avid listener of the BiggerPockets podcast and figure I've been missing chances for good insight on the forums too, so here goes one of my first posts!My partner and I are getting pre-approved for a ...

In keeping with the spirit of Halloween, what has been your scariest moment as a landlord or investor?

Hello all, I am looking for your input on managing this tenant. He is very high maintenance and I am at my limit. I am not perfect, so maybe it's me... Regardless, please feel free to share your constructive feedback....