I recently ran across three companies that issue Surety Bonds as an alternative to security deposits. The idea is simple: instead of requiring tenants to front a hefty security deposit up front -- could be $2,500 arou...

Ok, I admit it. I listen to Dave Ramsey. Today he had a caller ask about REI. Here are some of his major issues:

1. Be Patient. Most beginners get all excited and think they are going to make a killing, but they ...

How do you go about insuring that your units stand out in their given area, attracting higher rents and more quality tenants, without overdoing it and wasting valuable money? Do most of you find only one or two differ...

Hey everyone,I thought this was an interesting picture that supposedly shows the top cities that will have the most rent growth this year. Not surprised to see Indianapolis in the top 5. Indy has seen very steady rent...

Disclaimer:  I am not a believer in ghosts.
We owned a cabin on the Roaring Fork River in Gatlinburg that was over 200 years old.  We bought it in 2010, and it was called "Riverhaven" at that time.  It had a history ...

Hello BP!Continuing my trend of posting on topics that I'm currently learning about; I've been looking for a new property management company (PMC).  My current one, while competent at placing tenants, is not very comm...

Hey BP members!   I was toying with the idea (loosely) of investing in a car wash.  There are two for sale in my vicinity.  One has 5 bays, one of which is full service.Question:  does anyone have experience with a ca...

There’s a lot of negativity out there concerning the risks (especially to the seller) of subject to deals.  To sum up the risks to the seller; the seller remains liable on a note which is secured by real estate they n...