Hi All, I recently closed on 3r / 2b (each unit) duplex in Fayetteville Ark right near to the college. We were able to list it just as school was ending about 2.5 weeks ago. My units are moderately priced as others in...

Hi BP! Question on screening. I am just getting the second unit of my first investment property (duplex) done and hopefully rented out very soon! After advertising and sifting through applicants I have 3 bible school ...

Hello, I've just ran my first couple of credit reports in trying to find a tenant. I'm starting to realize how hard it is to find an ideal tenant on paper. Most people have had recent bankrupcies or delinquent accou...

Can anyone point me to a thread or comment on what they put in a rental ad that would increase the odds of getting quality tenants for a single family home?  Thanks!

I'm on my second rental property, but I've always struggle with the background check. It seems that most of the bad applicants won't even fill out the one page background application and return it if they have a ba...

I've been told that law is in favor of landlords moreso in Pflugerville than in Austin. Austin is more tenant friendly.I wasn't sure what would count as discrimination.Given that, in Austin, can you decide not to let ...

I’m new at all of this, reading & watching as much as I can. I’m 56 year old mom of 5 and a grandma to 1. Im looking to start investing in Realestate, have a stock portfolio which is not doing as well as I would l...

Hey everyone!! I have seen some interesting things since investing in real estate and as an agent.  I just encountered something new and wondered if anyone has seen this yet?   I am selling a  fixer upper on the MLS. ...

Hi everyone , I recently picked up a rental out of state . I was wondering what are some of the ways some of you guys collect rent. I'm trying to see if there is any better options then  have them mail the check. thanks

I'm an engineer.  I own 5 rentals but have only been in business about 2 years.  I've had 7 tenants, 4 great, two mediocre, one lousy.  But there seems to be no trend as to what stats I could've looked for to determin...