Being a landlord can be a lucrative proposition, but unforeseen expenditures can put a damper on profits if they aren't calculated into the rent beforehand. The reality is that the costs of a rental property extend fa...

I'm looking to make an offer on a house in DC - 3 BRs and 1 bath, all on the main floor. It has a basement that got flooded a few years ago, water wasn't properly cleaned up and the house has since had mold, including...

What's the best way to set up an LLC for Rental Properties I've been hearing have 1 LLC owned by another one in Nevada or Las Vegas

I imagine this question has been asked already but search doesn't allow me to just search this forum so I'm coming up dry on answers. SO, I'll potentially ask again.How do you guys handle stays longer than 30 days? I ...

Obama administration's proposal to sell tens of thousands of foreclosed properties owned by government-backed entities and then convert them to rentals gets mixed reviews.

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Hello BP Community! One of my tenants just sent me a txt letting me know that water is leaking from the ceiling. She’s in the top unit and so I’m pretty sure the leak is related to the roof. When I purchased the home ...

I'm in the process of purchasing my first rental property. I was considering starting an LLC, as I wish to have more properties in the future. At the same time, I have heard that banks charge a higher interest rate fo...

When you buy a duplex to rent it out, do you have to pay home insurance? Im pretty new and trying to learn as much as i can

Hello BP communityI was wondering if anyone owned any student housing or student apartments for a university/school?  I am recently under contract with a two unit across the street from a 4 year university and I'm try...

Hi BP family, 
I just acquired my first rental property and the utilities need to be under my name or the PM company. However, the PM company charges at 10% markup fee while paying these utilities during vacancy. I w...