I just had a tenant move in 8 days ago who signed a six month lease.  He texted me yesterday saying he wanted to break the lease because the apartment is too loud at night. (this is an owner occupied 3 unit, I leave r...

I'm a software developer looking to develop a suite of solutions for landlords with a smaller portfolio. I'm trying to learn how landlords collect rent in general and to basically understand how it's done across diffe...

Despite a previous post in which I was encouraged to avoid renting to an out of state tenant, I have one potential tenant who is seeking a two year lease and works for international contractor that moves him from...

I am having trouble getting a mortgage due to my debt to income ratio. I am looking to purchase my second investment property. I own my first one outright, and I can't even get a cash-out loan. Excellent credit, en...

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This question is really just my own curiosity. I've been renting in California for the better part of a decade and have always been a dream tenant. My payments are made on time, I take care of my rentals as if they we...

One of the most common questions I get from my clients is, "What do I do when my contractor doesn't call me back, and doesn't show up to finish the job."  I did an entire webinar series on how to deal with contractors...

Hi BP,I'm a long time reader but finally decided to participate!  I'm trying to rent out a property in San Francisco.  In general, what should I watch out?  For the local investors, what special quirk should I be care...

I, like many people, have tenants who have been impacted by the pandemic. For one couple that rents from me, the wife was just laid off and the husband thinks he is likely to suffer the same rather soon. They contacte...

I'm looking for a cheap way to collect rent online directly through my website. Anybody used Dwolla and have any feedback on them?