Midwestern markets are like football teams. Many people have an irrational attachment to them. Even if the population is declining, jobs are disappearing, and the city is mismanaged, they still advocate for them. So, ...

I just bought a duplex 3 weeks ago and have been at the property rehabbing the vacant lower unit. I was outside installing gutter screens and noticed a torn window screen and a slightly open window in the common area....

I recently contracted a landscaping company to do a complete overhaul at my rental. Today, the tenant contacts me unhappy that they were using Round-Up as it contains glyphosate. Trying to reassure her, I sent her lin...

I am having to evict a tenant for the first time, and wanted to get some perspective / opinions.  Tenant had an ongoing trend of late payments, etc., which I let slide for the first few months.  October check bounced,...

I have a year left on my lease and I have not missed a payment to owner even though she was in default. Will I be kicked out the day after the auction if someone buys it? I'm worried the sheriff will lock me out and I...

I like to use Net Present Value when evaluating deals, but I don't see it a lot on this forum or other real estate evaluations. Can anyone shed some light on why not to use it?

Not sure if I mentioned that today. Yes, I am 100% invested in Index Funds , and yes, I am staying the course (Probably take years to recover the losses), and yes I believe in "Buy and Hold". It just stinks to see ten...

- Losing your temper as a landlord... - Do you ever get into heated arguments with tenants? - how do you handle these texting or calling battles?