So, I am in a bit of a situation...  The back story:My parents purchased a property in MT on a land contract about 6 years ago. A very nice property in a great part of MT. My parents cleaned up the property and have s...

I have a duplex with a high-end two bedroom unit and while it is priced accordingly I want to be very selective on my potential tenant pool. Has anyone ever listed a minimum credit score on their rental application an...

I rent to students around a university. It is mid year and this tenants mom (co-signer) wrote the following note;I am writing to formally request the early termination of my child's lease at location in San Jose due t...

I sold two properties last year, one of which was a rental, but both pass the look back test. Would I be able to claim the exclusion of gain for my primary residence and claim a partial exclusion for my renal or vise ...

So a brand new tenant hurt himself his first week staying at a rental of mine. He claims he stepped on a deck board outside and it popped up and busted his lip. I inspected the deck and it looks to me some force was n...

So I'm looking to purchase my 1st rental property. How/what should I use to screen potential tenants? What's the best way to collect rent? Is it normal to get the 1st and last months rent plus security deposit OR just...

Hi all, I am in the midst of revising my rental criteria and just want to see what you all thought about my criteria below in regards to income and credit scores, your thoughts?
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Property has a $70K 1st and worth around $125K and will rent for $1200 or so. PITI $850. Little skinny but if I can get with little to no cash in the deal except for some repairs it may work. Owner passed and the s...

I sent a lease renewal letter (4 months before the start of the new lease with no rent increase). In a few days I got response from the tenant that she just discovered a serious medical issue, is on the way to the air...

Hi all!I would like to get some advice regarding landlord/tenant responsibilities. Maybe some of you can shed some light on my situation. Thanks in advance!I am a landlord in Chicago and own an apartment unit in the b...