I have an upper lower duplex in which there was a porch fire this summer. The lower tenant caused the fire in that a cigarette was the source of the fire. It was an outside covered front porch where smoking is allowed...

I have not seen anyone post about this yet, so I figured I would share some of the highlights after reading the 41 Page Document this weekend  with the new CO Warranty of Habitability Law Updates.I'd like to credit my...

What type of pre-screen questions do you ask potential tenants before showing your property ? I have my first rental ready and listed. What questions should I ask over the phone before even conside ring meeting a pers...

I'm purchasing a large lake house in Minnesota to do STR. The current owner has had it on VRBO for 3 years and last year put in a new inground pool with a diving board and a slide. It's beautiful and is a great draw f...

Hi BP members,My husband and I started our RE investing and bought a 29-unit apartment in Texas and a 16-unit in North Carolina this year. (We bought our residence with a VA loan back in 2011 in California.) After rea...

Curious to get opinions on insurance coverage for a flip I am working on. It's a single-family house. Total gut to studs and subfloors. When I closed, I bought a Builder's Risk policy for the maximum amount I could lo...

Although I had my rental house tented for termites before the tenants moved in, I recently went to inspect the property and found some evidence of termites.  I called the termite tenting people and they confirmed I do...

A financial advisor has told me about using a Single Premium Immediate Annuity (SPIA) as a vehicle to lower my capital gains with the sale of my rental property.  It is to be setup as a structured allotment sale over ...

I've recently purchased my first rental property (single family).  I am financing it through a bank.  Should I put this only property I have in an LLC? I plan on purchasing more in the next 12-24 months.  Will a bank ...

I was just informed by my property manager that my tenant was just jumped and robbed. As of now, I don't know who this person who jumped and robbed my tenant came from. Do you have any tips or advice on how I deal wit...