I am getting ready to rent out my first investment property and am trying to figure out what incentives, policies, etc. to put into my lease. I would like to hear some of the biggest/most common problems other investe...

Hey BP,
So I have a tenant in a SF property, since April 2017. Chronically late, normally gets caught up, and takes pretty good care of the property. I’ve finally had enough, and filed an eviction. Hearing was this mo...

We are considering allowing pets in one of our duplex rentals. What are your thoughts/experiences with tenants and pets? How much do you typically charge as non-refundable deposit as well as monthly pet rent? What ...

My ex is rather spiteful, and I'm really hoping that she doesn't have any legal entitlements to my rental properties. Theres no alimony payments, nothing special about the divorce, she's already taken all of my hard e...

My name is Ezra Hodgson, and I recently obtained my real estate license in New Hampshire. Currently I am a dual career agent as I find my way in real estate, trying to ease my way into it as best I can. Fingers crosse...

Hi everyone,I saw my first 4 properties yesterday and I liked the following townhome the best. I don’t want to jump the gun on a property. Is this property worth it? It’s in the northern Virginia area. It’s a 3 bed/2 ...

Hi All, I had new tenants (students) move-in in September, and 1 week after moving in I had to let the water company in to change the meter. I couldn't believe what I saw! The place was party central!!  Beer pong tabl...

Hello all!If you manage and maintain your own properties, what spare parts do you stock?What I have in mind are things that might make the house "unlivable", or parts that can be used to at least make the house safe o...

A property of mine in the California Central Valley went vacant at the end of November. For the past 4 years, I had a family renting the SFH. I performed annual inspections, serviced the the HVAC filter and smoke alar...

Finding the right property manager is a big decision that will have a HUGE impact on the success (or lack thereof) of your rental business.

In my conversations and experience with a number of property managers, I've ...