I was wondering if I could get some opinions/suggestions on the best way to handle this situation.   I have a duplex, that's fully renovated with ceramic tile throughout, so we have an open pet policy.   Our first ten...

I am starting to receive applications on my first rental property (all digital applications). I need some advise on what exactly I should be looking for to qualify each tenant please.Income: What multiples of the rent...

Hi BP! We just acquired a house we are fixing up and may use as a rental.I found out that the city water/sewer bill AND electricity both stay with the propery.  I am used to water/sewer being attached only. Has anyone...

I publicly claim to be the best landlord in Sacramento. The statement is true, but sadly no other landlord has bothered to challenge me. Living the code with integrity is tough. Tonight I have a sore back to prove it....

I have a tenant (45 year old man with a son of 5 years old) that is making me paranoid. I cannot determine if he is lying to me regarding his personal situation or if he is a really unlucky guy.He is a new tenant this...

I have heard this idea tossed around on the BP Podcast the past few episodes, and it made me realize this is one of the greatest lessons in my personal experience thus far in REI that I would like to share with the BP...

I am a landlord for a couple duplexes. Been doing this for about 10 years. My property management just put in a tenant in side A of one of the duplexes. I have a no animal policy (unless it's service animal which is r...

I have two tenants living side by side in a triplex  who are at each others throats and they are relying on me to settle the dispute.  I just acquired this property two months ago and it's my first time being a landlo...