Hey,I’m pretty new to the self managing vacation rental game. We have a beach house that states very clearly no pets allowed in the house rules. The guest has signed a renter agreement and paid a $500 security deposit...

This is a warning to agents, brokers and investors who may be considering joining ActiveRain.com as a way to generate new relationships. Why the warning? Not unlike the infamous Eagles song, Hotel California, you can ...

I am interested in converting a duplex into a quadplex.  I am new to this process.  I received an architectural proposal.  Any tips on how to analyze the proposals.  
There is equity in the property. Is using the equ...

Asking for BP landlord wisdom on handling a tenant argument regarding additional fee/security deposit for a puppy. I’m in GA.
I just approved a puppy at one of my rentals. This is not typical, but there was a reason ...

Hi All:I understand (and please correct me if I am wrong) that 4+ and under 4 unit properties are viewed differently (why?) is there a difference in terms of valuing or targeting different ranges of units per property?

Given how expensive the Nashville market is right now I am entertaining other ideas for better cash flow. One of these is rent-by-the-room. During my research I discovered a big market opportunity for this in my area....

So I had tenants that have already moved out. During the last part of their stay - they brought in a dog, without any notice, claiming it was a service animal.Turns out the rental falls into an exception for the "serv...

Service animal question for the group.....I have a guest staying who I noticed has large 2 dogs. There were no pets disclosed in the booking and I was surprised to see them. I called Airbnb to see if they are service...

I have a potential tenant who has an emotional supporting animal, and a letter from her psychologist saying the ESA is for a mental disability. I have a no pets policy for my rental, a one bedroom apartment that is an...

The NAR (National Association of Realtors) just sent out this communication to Realtors yesterday, Saturday the 21st. It covers various concerns of real estate agents, MFR property owners, Mortgage lenders, etc. 
For...