So I have developed this theory. I have had the discussion with only a handful of folks but was interested to see what the BP Nation thought. I have tough skin, so if you think I am crazy, just let me know, no big d...

Has anyone had an experience with a rental with an HOA in financial trouble? We bought our first condo rental, in a 40 year old complex near a major university. The property is mostly investor owned as rentals are no...

Hi BPers,This is my latest rehab. One of biggest and ugliest house that i have purchased. The garage has ceiling damaged by water and everywhere else some kids has vandalize the house.  Found the deal through my direc...

Hey everyone!Thanks to BP and various books, etc., I have my (hopefully) my first investment property under contract!It's just a 3/2 1450sqft single family home 30 minutes from Raleigh, NC. Purchase price of the home ...

I need some guidance involving what to do for a maintenance check. Tenants have been in the home for 1 year (2 yr lease). We have been in the home on a few occasions for various issues but have never done a specific c...

Hi all, I'm a freelance writer, and what you might call an accidental landlord. After visiting Detroit on assignment for a travel story I fell in love with the city and -- following a yearlong search -- my husband and...

Generally speaking I'm a realist that leans more on the positive of most situations. However for the last month I have been getting my butt kicked( tenant complaints, costly repairs, and next month will be my highest ...

Attention skeptical wannabe landlords who think there is NO WAY rental property expenses run 40-50% of income, or that rent minus PITI = cashflow.  This post is for you:I always dread the first few hot days of summer....