I'm considering allowing pets (dogs only) at one of our listings to beef up the bookings and increase revenue (I hope). I've always been anti pets because I've seen what they can do and have cleaned up quite a few bac...

I have a tenant in Los Angeles in a rent controlled unit which was initially rented to a husband and wife. Wife recently notified saying he s moving out and terminating lease as she is dicorcing. The husband stayed ba...

Hey BP,Background:- I purchased my first home, a two bedroom two bathroom condo, for $72,500 back in 2007 (Before BiggerPockets) with the idea of renting it out in future for rental income. Because of the housing cris...

Hello Bigger Pockets Community. I am currently working on moving into my first investment property, a 4-unit builiding with 3 currently occupied units each of which consist of 2 bedrooms. The current rents are easily ...

Hello, I just evicted my tenants who stayed in my property for only 11 months. Unfortunately, they left my property with damaged carpet, holes on the walls,  in additional to leaving behind their filthy belongings.  N...

I'm trying to sort out the pros/cons behind charging pet rent ($15-25/month) vs. a one-time non-refundable pet deposit ($250).  I have not had tenants with pets in the past, so I'm not sure which way I want to go on t...

I own a 3-plex, which was converted from a large, old home (built in 1910, converted in the 1990's). The basement unit felt like a cave when I bought the place. Walls were brown, carpet was brown, and the ceiling is...

Just curious what's the record here for the longest staying tenant in one of there doors ? Anybody had one that has almost paid off the mortgage by themselves ?

Hi, I'm remodeling my first deal that I'm planning to use for short term rentals. What do you recommend for flooring and countertops?  I'm planning to do a cash out refi/heloc after remodeling so roi is a factor. Tha...

Renter moved out and left the prop dirty, one hole in drywayll, cat piss on baseboards ect.  However the garage door has a few small dents, and 2 vertical cracks.  How do I approach this, I want to charge them but fee...