First time poster, long time researcher/reader.  I just had a GC repair all the rotten wood on our exterior trim and now need to hire a painter to scrape and paint the exterior trim.  42 windows, so big job.  We own a...

Hi,I live in Texas and it gets HOT here... I have yearly maintenance done on all A/C units to ensure they are working properly.  When an A/C unit stops working tenants will make this an urgent emergency.  My A/C guy i...

I just had a potential renter ask me if she could use her son in the application since she is retired. Is letting her son do the application a mistake? Thanks everyone!

For someone that only has 6 rentals spread between California, and TX. What will be the best way to structure the ownership for these properties that can provide good asset and liability protection? My insurance agent...

So, like many of you, I recently heard about and read some of the Heroes Act legislation.
It's fantastic that the government is attempting to help everyone, but, honestly, am I the only one that's worried about this...

Can someone inform me of the dangers of using a non-licensed contractor for a rehab? I have a contractor who does excellent work, is vet professional, and an excellent communicator, which in my opinion is hard to com...

Hey Everyone!This is my first rental property (a triplex), which is in the state of PA. Before I send my attorney to create, I'm asking as many of you Real Estate Investor Veterans as possible to please read it over a...

Friends, I came across an ad, on Craigslist that made me think. The ad was of a modern home in a decent area. Of course, the rent was inflated but not by much. The ad listed renter qualifications,  and explicitly said...

I'm looking for a little advice.  I received a bill for $1000 after a house fire on one of my rental properties.  The company says they boarded up my house because the fire department called them after the fire.  I ne...