For instance, we give a gift card at Christmas as a Thank-You for being great tenants.  When I have a new tenant move in I like to make sure they have the local phone book, recycling/garbage schedule and other local i...

I am flipping a 2500 sq tf split level house in a middle income neighborhood with an anticipated price of 270,000 when complete.  Should I keep existing landline phone jacks located throughout the house?  Some are inc...

So I recently paid to have a carport erected at my rental. I ordered the steel from a local steel supplier who has a good reputaion and who has always been very helpful with my questions.

The bad part is the contract...

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I would like your opinion on a fourplex apartments I would like to purchase. Here is some information: Asking 120K producing 2000.00 a month(500.00 per plex). They pay everything except Water. Flat ro...

I am looking at purchasing a 8unit apartment in Olde Towne Portsmouth, VA, which is in a flood zone... Wondering if I am doing the right thing in purchasing this.The economy has several anchor points, the military, a ...

1.Raise RentsThere’s an art form to renegotiating lease increases. The tenant must feel they are getting the best deal possible and even some perks to the deal. Discuss with the tenant about having timely maintenance ...

Hi!I recently purchased my first property in Nashville - living in it for now, fixing it up to rent - it needs some work, starting with the flooring in the first floor. I’m going to be ripping out the carpet and tile ...

My wife is contemplating getting her license primarily to use for our own investments. However, she will likely also do some work on the side as a Realtor as time permits. I'm wondering what are the typical responsib...

I think I need to provide a washer/dryer hookup for my tenant but I am scared of the damage to the hardwood floors underneath. Is there any way to prevent damage from a leaking or overflowing washer? 

Looking to the BP community for creative ways to boost NOI. I'm looking for the most creative things people have seen or can think of, irrespective of how impactful it actually is to the bottom line or how much it wou...