what is easiest way to collect rent? I have 3 good renters that pay by check mostly on time.  Then i deposit checks.  This works pretty well but i am in the area. IllinoisIf i moved to florida, Is there an automated w...

Hi all,In Colorado, can I keep security deposit if my tenant breaks lease? My lease states that there is a lease termination fee and tenant also has to pay rent till new tenant moves in. But my current tenant will not...

What is the standard for Pet Deposits in the industry? We have a 2/2 apt that we have maintained well, mainly because we do not permit pets to renters. However, I am thinking of changing to appeal to more renters. Any...

Hi All,I'm looking to purchase a number of smallish rental properties and I'm curious as to the general consensus (or rules, as it were) to the incoming rental checks -- do I open an escrow (or simple checking) accoun...

Hey! quick question for ya. Is it ok for landlords to take a movie-in fee instead of a sec deposit? Have one client who applied this and is under the impression they dont have to collect sec deposit, only move in fee ...

I have been reading Wheel Barrow Profits by Jake and Gino, they talk about doing non refundable move in fees instead of getting security deposits. I'm thinking personally I wouldn't like it or I would just not care wh...

Hubzu used to be packed with foreclosure deals. Then when the Pandemic hit they all disappeared. Where are all foreclosure deals heading these days? Any online destination?

Any advice? Yay? Nay? Thoughts?

I just went under agreement on a duplex, but it comes with tenants in both sides.  This is the first time ive inherited tenants and wondered what everyones process is with new tenants.  They both have leases that ende...

Hey guys, I'm new to bigger pockets, but not to real estate. Thus far I have had pretty decent tenants, but this is the third time in the past year that I'm getting screwed by someone skipping out on the last mont...