A property manager in Florida just received an application from someone using something called a "Renter's Identification Number" instead of a social security number. They've researched it and discovered this new serv...

Hey BPers,I just recently closed my first deal: a duplex in Oakland, CA where I am living in one unit and will rent the other. I also just put up a listing advertising the other unit, and got a quick response from som...

Hi Bigger Pockets community! I live in Ontario, Canada and my basement tenant is trying his hardest to make my life miserable. Any help and perspective would be greatly appreciated!This tenant moved into my basement a...

I have an opinion on wholesalers. One that may be unpopular (or maybe very popular). Wholesalers, are fantastic, motivated, and hard working individuals and have skills that a lot of real estate agents don't have. The...

My wife and I own a vacation rental in Panama City Beach, FL.  We have typically used VRBO to list our property.  I recently started listing on Airbnb as well and hoped that people with experience can provide some poi...

Hi All,

Just wanted to through this out there, get discussion going and hopefully we all learn something new.
So please share your take on Section 8 renters; do you rent to Sec 8 and why or if you don't rent to Sec 8...

I am a newbie, just converted my primary residence to a rental last summer.  We're nearing the end of our first lease and have a bit of a problem tenant but they pay rent early or on-time every month.  We're on the fe...

Hello!I am looking to help a friend find a place after a recent eviction. (I know, not the usual question for this forum). I am new to the rental game, so I know more about the processes than she does, not as much as ...

Hi BP community,I would like to have your advice about one of my tenants.I rented a property to a lady, her daughter and granddaughter in Nov. They signed a two year lease. Four months later, she claimed her relative ...