We have an apartment available, but there's about 1 in 10 applicants that ask to see it before applying. I don't want to drive all the way there just to show the apartment to someone who I'd never rent to anyway. Ho...

Ok, so this is going to be quite lengthy, I would just like to share with all why real estate investment is something that has come to my plate.  I am a 37 year old male residing in Bedford, Pennsylvania.  I feel like...

Acquired our first rental property and working to attract a qualified tenant. The rental is listed on Facebook and Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/102-S-30th-St-Harrisburg-... We have had 3 showings but hav...

This question was inspired by the discussion entitled "Caught Tenant Smoking Weed" started by @Faisal Farnas. As marijuana becomes legal in more U.S. states, many landlords and homeowners will find themselves facing t...

There's a popular post circling about why direct booking sites for STR/MTR are overrated. Although the author makes some good points it skips over many of the benefits and how the risks can be mitigated.
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I am wondering in what order do you screen your tenants?My general thoughts are this: 1.) Get my ads out on CL, doorstep, etc.. 2.) Organize and Host an open house. 3.) Collect applications from those who attend the o...

Emergency!   Winter Is now here and I have 3 vacancies,,loss cash flow $3500 plus oil/ utilities   — I could use some advice to fix my problem now...don’t know how to get though this very tough patch .I won’t be able ...

Hi BP,

As
rookie landlords, we've recently listed our first unit for rent @ $850 per month - an upper 1bed/1bath apt in a duplex that we owner occupy & currently live in the lower unit. We're hoping to get so...

Happy New Year BP community.I just got an email from Zillow rental manager saying that starting in Feb if I have > 1 rental listing I have to pay $9.99 per week for each listing.  This is for the Raleigh NC area.An...