I am considering renting out a single family home with a sizable yard. The lot size is 0.27 acres. I plan to have a lawn care company mow and fertilize the grass regularly. However, how should I ensure the grass remai...

I have a rental i'm looking to do a 1031 exchange with for a new property yet tbd with eventual conversion to primary residence.  I've read some on both a regular and reverse exchange and am looking for advice on what...

I read a tip in one of the topics that said to just have deadbolts on your rental houses and just buy regular knobs without locks. This will keep your tenant from locking their keys inside and calling you at odd ho...

Hi Everyone, I sent a tenant their security deposit back through the mail, certified mail, with a cashiers check after they moved out. I received notification that it was delivered, and a text from the tenant saying t...

Anyone have experience with vinyl plank flooring in a rental?

The stuff I am referring to can be seen here:

TrafficMaster Allure 6 in. x 36 in. Cherry Resilient Vinyl-Plank Flooring

Thanks

hello, i live in long beach california in a not so safe area and my landlord will not switch out my front door which can easily be broken into.  is he within the law to do this?  as you can see from the photos there i...

I recently purchased my first two SF rental properties out-of-state (I live in CA, they are in Fort Smith, AR).  My best buddy in Arkansas was my point person on the ground, and helped me buy them and has managed them...

I am thinking about buying a property that needs the roof replaced and was wondering if there is a way to get my home insurance to cover the cost of the roof replacement. 

One of my biggest peeves is a steep water bill.  I hate when toilets run or in one case overflowed and tenants don't tell me about it.  Has anyone ever used an auto shut off valve when a leak is detected? Specifically...

We have an older home (1944) in the Los Angeles area that’s been updated and is generally in good shape, but the gas heater is as old as the house and of a type that cannot be installed any longer (although there’s no...