I'm new to the rei game, and have been looking to invest in 3-4 unit homes (2 & 3 bdrs) in a small town (5,000 ppl). I just found out that a large(r) apt building is going to be built in the middle of the town (al...

Hey All,Looking for opinions here. I purchased a duplex a few months back. In one unit I inherited two adults with three small children all under 3 yrs old. They are fine with payments, but the lease agreement that wa...

After move-in, one of my tenants began a business of purchasing used or auctioned cars, doing minor repairs and cleaning in the garage, and transporting to a used car dealership to sell. I was not aware of this activi...

Yesterday my dog started a small fire in my home.  As a landlord, I do not allow dogs, but since this is my house I deferred to other members of the family and got a Chocolate Labradoodle (seriously, that is what it i...

I'm currently renovating a SFR for long term hold as a rental unit. I've noticed that the gas meter has been installed in the driveway where it could easily be damaged by any vehicle pulling in or out of the property...

Here is the scenario:I just purchased a property in Connecticut. The old owner is in assisted living an left anything he didn't want (trash out was negotiated as part of purchase price). The seller left a number of gu...

The city I am rehabbing in requires me to have liability insurance and bonding. I am having trouble finding a company that will give house flippers insurance. Does anyone have any suggestions?  Thanks. 

Any advice? Yay? Nay? Thoughts?

Hello!I have a duplex in Los Angeles and I am having some trouble with my tenants in the front. They have not maintained the property cleanliness by leaving trash outside on the carport. The interior of the unit is di...

Hello - I'm new, so forgive my rookie actions. Could really use some advice - We we have a tenant who has violated the terms of our lease agreement and want to evict him but are afraid of being sued and retaliation.  ...