I just put my first unit on the market and I'm getting a whole range of interested parties.  Many of the folks who seem like decent potential tenants have lower credit scores.  There are many folks in the 600-650 rang...

We hired a certified inspector for our small apartments(29 units) in Houston. We asked the inspector to inspect on big ticket items, like, the roof, ACs, HVACs, electrical system, plumbing, foundation,..etc.  So we se...

I'm purchasing my first property and am having a difficult time deciding how to craft the rental agreements for the inherited tenants. I am fortunate to have found a four unit in Milwaukee with three units occupied by...

Hi all, I purchased this condo as my new primary residence with the intent of living there. I got a good deal on it. But I have a friend who REALLY needs a place to rent with his girlfriend. They have good credit and ...

I've been listening to a lot of BP Rookie podcasts and many folks on the interviews say they buy all their properties in their personal names (single- 4 plex types).  Then some also say "I reinvest all my money back i...

It seems these days people are running around like headless chickens in a panic mood. The housing market is crashing, and the economy is collapsing, the world is gonna end!Then there are those on all kinds of platform...

I am looking at duplex that has a great location of about 1 block from a major hospital, 1.5 miles from a major university and about 1 mile from downtown of a city of 100,000. Further, it has a location on a corner lo...

I could use some advice on how to delicately give notice to existing tenants that are a hold over from a property I just purchased.  They are month to month and I have a copy of the original lease. The original lease ...

There have been many rumors from various sources recently about limiting the 1031 tax-deferred exchange. Now we see that the President wants to eliminate all tax deductions, except for mortgage interest and charitable...

I'm looking at a 100% leveraged deal on a 6-plex in a college town. This property should cash flow even (or very close to it)  with $0 down and should be an excellent appreciation play. I'm putting 10% down through a ...