I'm new to the rental business.  How do you all handle pets and smokers?  Allow or Not?  If not, how do you ensure rules are abided by?  What would be the penalties if you found they weren't abiding by the rules?  If ...

What is your definition of a "REAL ESTATE INVESTOR"? I'd like to see how youBP members define yourselves. Who do you think you are? It may sound profound or egotistical it will make a differnce in your outlook as to w...

One of my units has a young couple that have been paying late for the last several months.  They always pay, but about a week after the final due date.  I have never charged a fee, but I threaten that one day I will. ...

First time investor here, looking to use the buy/hold/rent long-term strategy. Would love to hear feedback from some pros on my potential first deal.

Property is a single family, 2 BR, 2 BA, 1200 sf, built in 1900....

I purchased a run-down rooming house that had questionable tenants in it. After all the tenants left either by eviction or on their own I renovated the house into very nice apartments.  After a fairly anal screening p...

We had a showing at one of our C class properties yesterday, and a propsective tenant came in with a boyfriend. She submitted an application (incomplete, and that in itself is a red flag, short rental and employment h...

HI, I was just wondering if anyone is using Facebook, instagram, etc. to make  informed decisions on potential  tenants in addition to all other background checks and references.  If so, how are you approaching the us...

Not really asking for advice here but did want to share a recent situation. Newer tenant who signed a non-smoking agreement when he moved in was smoking pot. Another tenant complained of the smell. I gave newer tenant...

Been thinking about this scenario for more than a year but after listening to podcast #679 my 2/1 duplex is smack in the middle between 2 major hospitals and would be a perfect candidate for a MTR.  Tenant's month-to-...