Our NIGHTMARE tenants finally moved out. They owed us over $15,000 in back rent and fees and then filed bankruptcy. (This is the 3rd time they've done this... one major reason we fired our Property Manager. Seriously,...

I'm a new landlord and have some renters coming to look at the property. I scheduled a showing for the weekend but just scheduled another for tonight. If the group tonight is interested, do I give them an application ...

I bought my rental property for 22,000. I've been working on this sucker for 5 months after work, 3-4 hours per night and some weekends. Luckily I've only had to pay for 2 months of holding costs. I'm finishing up ...

What is the best way for a new landlord to screen a tenant's credit, financials, and background for free?We are new landlords searching for a first tenants and want to start off right.  

Hello,I've had some issues with excessive costs through my property management company over the years.  I'm a passive investor and these properties are in a different state than I reside in so I'm not there in person ...

I am managing our first property by myself for the first time.  I am doing it "by the book" - Brandon Turner's book.   Rent is $1500/month for this SFH.  I have two applicants (single mom and a couple) who seemed grea...

I want to gather everyones thoughts on improving rental property. I bought a property in march and I live in one unit and rent out the other. I plan on moving out and buying another property next year. What should I d...

I am noticing that smart home amenities for new construction apartments and homes are becoming common. For those of us who own older non-smart properties, I want to analyze cost benefit of retrofitting. It is possible...

I just recently (for the first time) installed vinyl plank flooring throughout an entire 2 story rental unit.  I decided to use laminate on the stairs since I didn't care for the way the stair nose pieces looked on th...

What do you think would be some good qualifying questions to ask of a prospective real estate lawyer? For context, my business partner and I are just starting out in real estate investing in the Boston area, and we ar...