Getting things together for our first STR (long distance). What rooms/closets do you typically lock up vs leave open for guest access? Do you lock attic access, etc? We plan to make a few trips through the year which ...

I have a ten year tenant at small rental house. ONE Year lease to start but M2M now. Person has been exceptional at making sure rent is paid exactly 1st of month (perhaps obsessed with it) Have had very few problems u...

Hopefully someone can shed some light on this. My sister n law's apartment was flooded during the storms here in Houston.

My question is what rights does she have in regards to breaking her lease. The complex is sa...

Hello BP community! I'm looking at a potential wholesale deal in The Heights area in Houston, TX. Average price for new construction in this area is between $600K-$1M. What I am curious about specifically is this: How...

I have a new tenant that wants to vape.  My PM has a no smoking/no vaping clause in her contract, and he (tenant) wants the vaping part removed.  Does anyone have any experience with tenants that vape?  Will vaping ca...

I am in the due diligence period on a short sale. The inspector found mold in multiple places in the finished basement. The house has been empty since July and the utilities were turned off. I think that is the ...

Should I go to local office and request the list of tax lien properties?

The tenant asked if he could paint the backyard patio and driveway (we have a rear entrance for cars from the alley). I said yes, and he mentioned that he would deduct the cost from the rent. I replied, asking him to ...

Hey BP!I just picked up my first rental property (Richmond, VA).  Since my experience to-date has been rehab only I'm fearful of overbuilding.  There are three items that I would appreciate the group's input:  (1) app...

So a buddy of mine has been in this house for a few months and just told me he started getting a little bit of hassle from the property management company over a few minor things. Noise complaint from the neighbor, th...