One of my tenants complained that wild animals (raccoons maybe) mess with his trash and that he tried everything and it didn't work. What should I do? Hire somebody to trap them?

It must be expensive and as long as t...

Hello BP!
I house-hacked my first rental by buying it as a primary residence first then upgraded into my new home after 2 years of living in the first one. We have now owned the new property and lived there for about...

Hello BP Community!One of my clients is interested in getting into buying houses at foreclosure auctions, and then rehabbing them for re-sale. Are there any local PDX investors in this area willing to share advice or ...

Couple months ago a tenant on third floor of a 6 unit apartment building complained about squirrels. Tried to take care of the problem ourselves with no luck. Cut down all trees around the property. They still were ge...

Wondering if insect infestation--single fam house--is my responsibility to cover cost of exterminator. Had another SFR with raccoon in chimney. Obviously i paid for that, $300. Their Lease requires tenant to pay first...

I’ve always been amazed by the self-assuredness of seasoned landlords.
They appear so confident, capable and cool. So alpha.
Landlording is no business for the neurotic… the reactionary… or the timid.
I thought may...

I’m not quite sure where to post this so please direct me elsewhere if need be. My wife and I own a multi unit building in Chicago and are in need of building maintenance for the roof and siding.The main issue is our ...

I know there are the standard rats, mice, termites, bedbugs, fleas but anything out of the ordinary you have found? Reason I ask is I am currently dealing with some birds that think they can just make nests in ever...

How deep does the hypocrisy run when the Republican party deliberately chooses to cover elective abortions in their employee health insurance package?

http://www.boston.com/news/politics/politicalintelligence/2009/11...

Looking at properties in Almaden Valley(95120).  Just wanted to know the risks posed by wildlife on the property that has a backyard that faces a dry hill/walking trail. Just wanted to know what to expect (snakes, coy...