In our student rentals, probably 30% of the bedroom or bathroom doors and jambs have been damaged by tenants using towel/coat hangers that hook over the top of the doors. The hooks gouge the jambs and leave marks on t...

It always baffles me how many people ask if they can have early check-in to "drop off their bags" or "to make the most of the weekend" or whatever... like it's impossible to do anything at the destination until suitca...

I'm trying to round up all the different types of fees a landlord could charge their residents. This isn't my favorite income idea but there is no doubt collecting fees is a way to prevent more costly mistakes. What's...

Just finished closing a nice 138 unit deal in Austin with a great group of investors! Was packing some thank you gift boxes last night and thought I would ask the BP crowd what gifts their investors have enjoyed the m...

My wife and I are dipping our toes in the rental home game. I have been searching for the best bang for your buck software to manage one property and have seen conflicting reviews online. Any recommendations from curr...

Any recommendations on the best make of scanner to buy?

I'm under contract on 2 properties and the agent is representing myself and both sellers. The negotiation process has been rather eventful with some  demanding and particular sellers. My offers were $30,000 below list...

Maybe this has already been posted. If so, I apologize because I couldn't find it.

That being said, for the locals, what is the best form of getting from the airport to the hotel? I checked out the RTD website and ...

Group of 5 rented for 5 days. Arrived no complaints. We have a non-refundable policy if guests cancel reservation at any time after it is accepted. Next morning, they packed up the luggage and left the property withou...

Hey all, I am planning on moving out of my Wicker Park condo soon and shopping a few management companies that are focused on short term management.  Ive been quoted a range from 22 - 29% for full service management (...