Hello fellow BP members, I hope to get some advice on a tenant situation I've been struggling with for the past year.Tenant moved in a little over a year ago and signed a year lease. Since moving in, they've always pa...

This is more of an informative post than a post seeking answers but suggestions and comments are welcome. I just wanted to take the opportunity to share my experience of buying a house from a county tax sale in the ho...

As everyone knows it costs a lot to turn a unit between residents. Therefore it is recommended you do everything possible to retain the better tenants. Do you have some specific items in place to retain these tenants?...

Hello,I just had my first vacancy in a 4 unit apartment building that I have owned for about two years. It is located in Los Angeles, fairly blue collar, strong rental area a few miles west of USC. The building is s...

I know showing thanks to clients with a closing gift is a traditional way many real estate professionals seal up a transaction. A closing gift not only serves as a special treat to your home buyers and sellers, but it...

Hi All,
Looking to see if anyone has used Home365 property management.  They are expanding nationwide.  I'm curious to hear just from people who have actually used them or interviewed them.  Thanks!
https://www.home...

To those who have read my other post regarding this gentleman, here is a bit more elaboration. To preface this synopsis, though, let's be clear that many many mistakes were made on all our (investors') end, so for ...

Hi guys. My name is Matt and currently my wife and I have been living at the same apartment in Chicago for 3 years -- never late on rent. Long story short: My landlord raised the rent by $40 year two and $60 year thre...

From your experience, is there any advantage of buying a property with long term tenants living in there?
I only see disadvantage such as, most of the time their rent is not high enough and you won't have enough cash...

Let’s face it… Renters -usually- rent because they don’t have it together. They are hard on rentals, with lousy pets, smoking, violence, lack of cleanliness, out of control kids, you name it. I’m learning this the har...