Went over to a rental property today to work on a leaking basement window. One of my tenants was at home recovering from surgery on his arm. While I was there, a vein in his arm ruptured and he started bleeding heavil...

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I currently own one duplex in Wisconsin, in the city that I live in. I purchased it 3 years ago, and have not had ...

Hi,We just had a very BAD rainstorm here in Michigan (oakland county). My house and 2 rentals had water in the basement, unfortunately I didn't have flood insurance (like 99% of people here it seems). The water has be...

Has anyone had good/bad experiences using "The Work Number" for employee verification?  We usually ask for pay stubs and do not formally verify employment.  But, we have a perspective tenant whose income we would like...

I have a tenant of a SFH that was in a bad accident March 1st. He was the lone occupant of his vehicle and there were 3 people in the other vehicle of which one died. He was in serious condition and has had surgery, b...

If you're old enough like my generation, we remember exactly where we were when President Kennedy was slain. I was standing in school in a hallway, a bridge walkover going to lunch. They turned on the PA and heard...

Was just told by an inspector that if they want to know if the house has a septic or cesspool I need to hire a septic company. Is he right? Is that the only way to find out? Seems very expensive! Thanks. 

Hi, BPers, I have a potential tenant with a small dog -- a 14 year old yorkie. I am wondering if the pet is a concern? And what I should put in the contract if I rent to this family. Thanks a lot :)

Good morning everyone. I hope all is well!! I've been on here for a couple of months now and am learning a great deal! What I'm struggling with is how to make the leap? I've on here where it's been labeled as "analysi...

I live in Austin, a super hot market, and I think I've found a potential home run home. I need advice not only on how to find the owners contact information but also on managing the relationship of a "friend" who curr...