Breaking or terminating a lease agreement early can be a headache to the landlord. Regardless of the reasons, generally, the lease holds the tenant liable for the remaining rent until the lease agreement expires. This...

This post is admittedly as much about venting as it is looking for opinions of others. Here's what crossed my mind this morning: Social Security. I'm turning 49 this year and have been working (on the books) since age...

I logged on to my local MLS today and noticed a new message with an attachment from the US Dept of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) that speaks (in general) about how almost 1/3 of the US population has a criminal ...

In the world of property management, the question of whether landlords should approve tenants to perform maintenance on rental properties is a common and multifaceted dilemma that requires careful consideration. This ...

I know what I do/have done, but I'm curious to hear how some of you handle introducing yourselves to tenants inherited via purchase.  Do you send letters? Call? Knock on the door? Or all of these. Please share, thanks!

I just made an offer on a house with a thirty year old furnace as a turnkey hold and rent. Hot water heater is in a similar state although not quite as old.  Would you go ahead and replace now or wait for it to break?...

I have some properties in Oceanside, a multiunit west of the 5, and another in the small foothills.  I was already informed by State Farm that they will not be renewing my multiunit policy.  I'm sure several here has ...

I will be self-managing my own property starting in the new year.  I've seen articles for documentation to retain as a landlord, but I want to ensure I provide my tenants will all needed documentation as well.  My hop...

Are you planning to evict your tenant?
An eviction lawsuit is filed by the landlord to remove tenants and their personal properties from the rented property. In Texas, evicting a tenant is governed by Texas Property ...

Hello, I am interested in trying to wholesale properties in St. Paul Minnesota.  I know that in in this city a truth in housing (TISH) report is required before posting a property for sale.  When wholesaling a propert...