I own a duplex in Ohio with one unit occupied. I’m remodeling the empty unit so I can get it rented out soon. My property management team charges me 8% monthly and I like them better than the other ones that charge 10...

If you self manage your rental property(s), what are the three biggest pains you deal with on a regular basis?

We bought a duplex and several months later an existing tenant is complaining about rodents.  I contacted a local pest control company and they want $100 to start and $45 per month for both units and a 1 year contract...

Landlords, how are you handling your lawn care and other landscaping on small multis, 2 - 3 units? Every year I battle internally as to whether or not to continue doing it myself or require tenants to do it. Hiring a ...

Will you rent your house for short term rental arbitrage?What to watch out for?What you think will cause more ware and tear on your house. Short term rental or renting it to a family long term?

Hello! My name is Lynn and I am new to Bigger Pockets. I'm in the midst of educating myself on real estate investing and my goal is to pursue rentals and flips close to my home in the Chicago suburbs. I figured in a f...

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...