What Are the Benefits of a Property Manager?

Navigating the Las Vegas rental market can be volatile, due to its desirability and tenants looking for both long term and short-term rentals. Having a property manag...

The purpose of this post is to share some of the contents of my contract with everyone else.  Over the years, I have come to realize that standard rental contracts REALLY suck. I've used two of the most popular contra...

Just to prove that there is no "normal" day at the office when you deal with tenants, I had an interesting case today.So a high profile crime ocurred some months back in the neighborhood of one of my rentals. Its been...

I recently learned from a fellow BPer that they transfer a lot of their multi-family property management/maintenance responsibilities to their tenants via the lease, i.e., cleaning entryways, curbing trash, snow remov...

#1)I was at my property yesterday for some maintenance and I noticed the tenant did not clear the sidewalk or steps of ice like the lease says is their responsibility. She said they usually do it but "forgot" this ...

We bought our first rental property,  a triplex (home converted to 3 separate units) after several months of searching for the best deal. We found out after that this property has several open code violations and 1 or...

Hi everyone :) I have a question about FHA 203k loans and cash out refinancing options. I know I can't rent a home purchased through an FHA, but I could refinance it in 6 months. Are there any laws preventing me from ...

Dear Companion MA Landlords,For those landlords that own building which contains more than 4 units in it. Do you required to inspect that red/full system fire alarm annually?Ideally, I can just call the fire departmen...

Hi BiggerpocketsRecently just read that if the property in philly is built before 1978 and is renting to a family with kids under 6 years old, the property needs to run a lead paint safety inspection and it is needed ...

I'm currently in the process of seeking estimates for remodeling my primary residence. I've been looking for contractors and have had poor luck. I then thought, what better way to find a good contractor than by asking...