Well, I guess it was bound to happen.  2 1/2 years into our rental business, 10 houses, we were due for an eviction I guess.  Tenant notifies us about 2 weeks ago that she is moving out October 1st.  Her lease is not ...

HI all,Looking for some advice on what to do with my messy tenants of 6 months in one of my SFHs.Today I was building a fence at one of my properties and tripped a breaker for the outdoor outlet. I asked them to let m...

California recently signed a mandate requiring most new homes in the state to include solar panels after 2020. California is the first state to do so, but it likely won't be the last, with New Jersey and Minnesota pur...

First and foremost, be safe and take care of your family's health.SO, here is how I see it. This is a lousy time. It will end, "WE" collectively will survive and overcome this, "WE" always have. It seems like every de...

Need some advice on getting a property ready for a tenant. We currently live in our house and we are going to use a cash out refinance to buy another property and rent our house out. How well do you fix up the house? ...

Hello all! I'm Stephanie from Des Moines. I am a self employed Licensed Massage Therapist and Health Coach. I love what I do and I enjoy working part time and the flexibility to spend time with my daughter and family....

How often are you performing inspections of your units to ensure nothing is damaged, no leaks, etc.. Any formal schedule? Or just here and there when you are already there? I don't have a formal inspection policy or p...

So, as a budding house hacker I wanted to ask my friends on BP:What tools come in most handy to a novice landlord? What should I add to my list?HammerTape measurePower drillHacksawSanderScrew driversAllen wrenchesChan...

I have a band who's been renting a row-home from me in downtown Baltimore for 4 years, their neighbor has a 97 year old mother with dementia and has been threatening to sue them and for me the noise when they practice...

Tenant notified of a bad smell, like dead animal. Who is responsible for discovering what’s causing it & fixing the situation? If it’s the landlord’s responsibility, who do I call? Thanks in advance for responses!