I just found you guys, what a great community!I've been running a successful cabinet painting business in Raleigh, NC for the past 5 years or so and have seen varied advice and suggestions about how, when and when not...

The completion of my first rehab is 3 weeks away. I have my rent set but I am still unsure of how much I should charge for a Security Deposit. I have seen different takes on this. First and last months rent. First and...

I've been coming across many beat up homes in the Cleveland area ranging from $7,000-$30,000 , I heard the Cleveland area is VERY hot right now. What are your guys take on these? Is it worth it to pay all cash for the...

Im a buy and hold real estate investor in the Kansas Cit metro who has consistent deals and private money coming into my business. Im working on expanding my operation to grow quicker but the cog that keeps me at ...

So I know how to add a no smoking clause to a lease however I have learned over the years that if its not in writing, you cant enforce it & my last tenants had firearms and were doing illegal drugs on the premises...

@Gail White wrote in an earlier post:I have made an offer on a house where there has been a very heavy smoker living for a number of years. The originally white popcorn ceiling is now yellow over the entire surface. T...

QUESTION: CAN I, LANDLORD, WITHHOLD THE LAST MONTH'S RENT ALONG WITH DAMAGE DEPOSIT FOR DAMAGES IN FLORIDA?I searched previous discussions and couldn't find this question, somehow.The specific story if it matters:Purc...

I made the leap and invested in my first property in October of this year.  My plan is to live in this home for a year, to satisfy mortgage requirements, then rent it out.  I still own my previous home that I am plan...

What payment method do you all prefer when it comes to accepting rent? I’m looking for something easy, organized, and hopefully automated.