I've been contacted twice by a company trying to place a family that lost their home to a fire. They are even offering extra rent since it would be a short lease. When I found out the location of their burned hom...

Hi BP!My wife and I purchased an 18 unit multifamily in December.  The building is full of mostly great people, but there was one fellow that always smelled like pot.  We talked to him about it but the odors continued...

I just had a tenant move out recently. While I was doing a showing to a few new prospective tenants while the old tenants were still living in the house, everyone (including myself) had smelled cigarette smoke in the ...

I have had my first property, which is a 4 unit, for 5 months. Everything has been perfect so far. My tenants are two guys that have been there for over 30 years, an elderly lady, and a mid 20s male. All four have bee...

Hi everyone,Just came across what it could be a good deal in a south side suburb of Chicago. Owner is motivated and numbers work pretty well. However, current tenants smoke pot pretty consistently. The whole house jus...

Good evening,I just picked up a rental property in a good area As-IS. The house needs cosmetic fix up.New PaintCleaned up New CarpetThe previous owner had a cat and smoked cigarettes in the house. I am seeking advice ...

I am closing on my first Florida property today and I am an out of state investor.  I thought I had a line on a property manager but I am not happy with the responses I am getting so I am continuing to look.  I am pre...

I've recently bought a larger second duplex, the current tenant has been there for 15 years. She smokes inside, pays a very low monthly rent, and doesn't use most of the space. Sucks on my end especially since I don't...

Best ways to deal with stained walls from smokers. 

I own a townhome, that has an attached wall with another townhome. This townhome was built in 1971, so the wall between the units are not insulated very well. The tenants that live in the unit next to mine, are landlo...