I want to raise rent for an existing tenant, how far in advance of their lease ending should I notify them of the increase? I want them to stay so I feel like telling them too far out might give them more time to look...

On Tuesday, I am having my newly accepted tenant sign a lease starting 10/1.  Since the lease won't begin until October, what should I expect as far as collecting first month's and security deposit.  We agreed to a 1....

Before saying the obvious "you cannot" answer, please read my message in full. It's unique.  Here’s the situation:  Kentucky, Judicial Foreclosure State (Lis Pendens)  House is worth 400k  1st Position: Santander Bank...

Hi Everyone!I am new to Bigger Pockets and absolutely loving it! I am in the process of closing the deal on my 2nd real estate investment and I am looking to connect with a group of real estate investors in the Los An...

What do you think of this rental applicant?Cons: A bankruptcy "less than a year old" (I'm not sure if that's since filing or since discharge), no recent rental history because he was a homeowner, a new wife from his n...

As I am screening applicants, one of the applicants has low credit score (500+), no bankruptcies, no evictions but has late payments.a) Tenant is willing to put down 1.5 month security deposit (state allowed maximum) ...

Ever get a tenant offering to pay a few months in advance?

When it comes to taxes, it’s not about how much money you make—but how much money you actually keep.
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I applied twice March 29th, once the "long" way and once again after the streamlined version came up. No word on anything!

Looking for anyone to recommend 5 or 10 advanced Real Estate books they think are important. Thanks!