Hi I love pets and myself have one. However I have a no pet policy in my properties because of horror stories I hear every where about the damage they cause (specially dogs) to the property. I have a potential tenant ...

It seems that many landlords go to the unit to pick up rent. Is this to check on the property? Does anyone have the tenant just mail the rent?

Ok here's my theory and could use some advise from the locals.  I am looking to do some buy and hold real estate investing and want to make a "play on global warming"...my research shows that the southwest through Cal...

Hi everyone. So you know how on all the podcasts etc they say "I'm not an attorney and make sure you speak with an attorney first...." well I did just that. I spoke with 2 attorneys in the past 2 days and they complet...

I am currently in Preforeclosure with a scheduled auction on August 20th, and I am under a special forebearance due to medical issues and having 2 small children under the age of 7. I found a buyer for my home, got a ...

She has been there a year and a half and on multiple occasions has been demanding and rude to me. She’s also a former lawyer for the FBI. She is very demanding, and kind of high-maintenance. But she always pays her re...

TL;DR:
Decided it was fair to keep deposit of $770 for 5-year tenant for no cleaning, large scratches on floor and trim, hooks in walls, satellite dish installed on roof, and large stain on deck.  He sent threatening...

I had a lengthy post about the story of gentrification in west Oakland two days ago, and you can see that here: http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/311/topics/193883-the-story-of-gentrification-part-1-how-to-spot-it ....

Definitely many legal issues at play here, but I'll give my side of the story before starting this process to see what you guys think (besides the fact that I'm incredibly stupid & naive for breaking numerous rule...