I had a tenant for 5.5 years who just moved out, and it is my first time turning over a property. I spent several days repainting (lots of holes, marks, etc), cleaning, steam cleaning the carpet - am not planning ...

Hey BP! Ive had my first rental property up for rent for a week and I'm going through my second application screening. The tennant's background and credit check passes and all minimum requirements are met. He was relo...

Hello!What an experience we have had during our first month as a short term rental provider. Below, I am going to briefly provide the experience that my girlfriend and I have had so far hosting out house on Airbnb. As...

Hey everyone, just looking for a little feedback on a situation that occurred a few weeks ago in case the situation ever comes up again.While looking to sublease the rental that we're currently renting (bought a duple...

So many posts here involve new landlords seeking advice on common landlording problems.  What to do when tenant does not pay rent?  How do I handle unauthorized residents?  My tenant is parking on the lawn!  My tenant...

I don't know if I'm allowed to post this type stuff so feel free to delete it.  I do not work for nor get any $$ from simplisafe.I've been mentioned that I thought about using simplisafe alarm system so i thought I'd ...

So I know how to add a no smoking clause to a lease however I have learned over the years that if its not in writing, you cant enforce it & my last tenants had firearms and were doing illegal drugs on the premises...

I have an application from a lady that other than being a smoker, I would rent to.Does anyone know of anything that would prevent me from charging extra rent and collecting a larger deposit to protect myself from the ...

Hi BP!My wife and I purchased an 18 unit multifamily in December.  The building is full of mostly great people, but there was one fellow that always smelled like pot.  We talked to him about it but the odors continued...

Last night the appraisal came in ahead of my first deal. The property was valued at $153,000. My offer was $178,000. The 2010 appraised value was $172,000; rent has increased and they've made improvements to the pr...