I'm completely renovating a new rental property in Catonsville next week and am trying to decide on gas or electric utilities for each property and can't find any real definitive suggestions either way with good reaso...

With all what is going on in the online business and e-commerce. There is a huge move in the product business to online sales. That will create a huge loss of business for retailers and offices spaces are getting empt...

I'm new to the BP family and live in the Auburn,Al area. I'm interested in exploring the world of REI but I'm unsure of where to start in my area. Anyone know of a good group of investors in the area?

I have one tenant who's been here a long time, before I started not officially including internet. Now I say "I sometimes share mine with people as a courtesy, but it's not included-- if the person makes my internet ...

We have a young single woman who is a tenant in one of our properties who moved in fall 2012. She's a nice tenant and responsible. There was an incident a few nights ago when a big fight broke out on the street in fro...

I was wondering if anyone has been successful "upselling" rental income by offering extras to boost monthly rent.  I'm thinking things like extra $ for optional wash/dryer, stainless frig, security alarm, even a flats...

My wife and I are planning to rent out an older airstream in the Hill Country of Texas (between San Antonio and Austin) with views of mountains or on a river (prime location). Year round rental targeted couple's getaw...

I own several smaller duplex/triplex properties and just bought my first small apartment building (7 suites). The previous landlord's garbage system was the following:
Each tenant is responsible for taking their garb...

We are about to close on a duplex that has separate electric but only one furnace, AC and hot water heater. Anyone have ideas on how to best split the utilities or bill back to the renters?
Currently there is only on...

Ok time for a reality check. I'm busy. You're busy. We're all busy! And we're all on BP. Some are learning from others, some are sharing their knowledge with others. But all of you are spending time here.  And some of...