Can I deduct a cleaning fee from security deposit if I do the work myself, as the landlord? I can't find any information online regarding that specific issue.

I have a duplex that I rent out by the week. Duplex is in Tennessee and the Tenet hasn’t paid for 5 week but also hasn’t been there in a month. He will text me saying he going to move out but still hasn’t. Can I move ...

I often run into this situation where a handyman job exceeds $600 and therefore necessitates giving them a 1099. However, these people are not too excited to receive a 1099. Complicating matters further, if you hire a...

When evaluating property management services, pricing is often a primary consideration. However, I'm curious about your approach: What factors would you weigh when deciding between managing your own property versus hi...

Hello, Need advice.I had my property in Nashville rented for three years with a particular agent. We didn't have great chemistry, so when the lease ended and came time for a new tenant, we parted ways. I re-hired the ...

There is a rotting maple tree on my property that could be a risk to the neighbor's house or livelihood, not to mention the risk to my tenant and my property.  Well, the tenant says he is VERY experienced to cut it do...

Hello BP, I got bedbugs in the upstairs unit of a 4-unit apartment. An inherited tenant just moved out and left some couches, a dresser, and a lot of little nick-nacks everywhere in the one-bedroom apartment. She then...

I'm curious about your property management approach. Do you handle it yourself or hire a property manager?

Self-Management:
Pros: Saves money, offers control, and builds tenant relationships.Cons: Time-consuming, ...

I am wondering if anyone has had any success using virtual assistants and softwares to self manage their property from a long distance? I have read several of David Greene’s books and obviously establishing a rockstar...

Which projects have you decided to DIY but should have hired out?Was it more difficult than you imagined? More time consuming or more costly?I tend to bite off more than I can chew but if I don't try I don't know.