Hello all, I have my first lease coming to an end and the tenant/family is looking to move out which I'm actually happy about due to how it seems they have treated my new investment property. So far I wasn't given any...

In most cases I have learned tenants love to have carpets within there units however carpet can be a pain to clean once the tenant leave. In fact, most of the time the maintenance crew would have to replace the carpet...

My wife and I have built up a portfolio of low value houses (50k-75k) in NJ.  We've bought all cash in an LLC and now would like to pull some equity out to purchase more.  We're having a challenge finding a bank that ...

On one of my purchase contracts, I have this paragraph:  The Seller, at his option, agrees to furnish the Buyer, either a complete abstract of title certified to date, or a title insurance company's commitment to ...

Hi everyone. I have an applicant for a rental house who has a 3-yr-old 78lb German Shepherd who is an emotional support dog. The house is new and has engineered hardwood floors, which are now in excellent condition. T...

DearBP Community, As a young investor and new to the REI world, I need some advice on a situation at one of the investment properties I currently own. I have tenants that moved in not too long ago with her five kids, ...

I have my first tenant turnover in 5 years and I would like some thoughts as I move forward.  First, prior to the tenant occupying the property, this house was majorly rehabbed with new carpeting in living room, new l...

Probably covered before in BP... but it's me and it's personal now ;) Ha! I've seen people say "eat the damage" and "take it outta their deposit"... wattaya think?If I don't keep part ...

I have tenants moving out in a week, and they asked for pre-inspection. It's just a couple with a dog and a cat. They stayed a little short of two years, always paid on time, but left more wear/tear and damage than I'...

I am interested in buying a property in a historic district, shut down for not having permits.  They put a 1000 square foot additional in the back, which appears to be quality work to code, but there are a few minor i...