I am considering a duplex that has 2 bedrooms and 1 bath on each side. The property has great curb appeal and has been maintained beautifully. It is an estate sale and is a bargain. The catch is the only bathroom is o...

It just occurred to me this week that after these many years of renting homes that I only request a single application from one adult which means that if 3 adults wish to move into one of my homes the applicant only n...

Hi all, Been on BP for awhile, have a house hack in Plano and a second property in OKC under my belt right now.  I'm currently working on getting my sales license before my next deal next year.  With that being said, ...

Hi just read a recent article on IBD regarding HUD looking to enforce equality among all renters - even ones with criminal records. I'm a new landlord so my experience is < 3 months of doing this. For those of you ...

Just wondering. I have a current vacancy and the last few people that's called about it were 2 convicted sex offenders and 1 known druggie that has limited income and a troubling criminal history. I'm struggling with ...

Hi there! Trying to learn more about section 8 hoisting here in Houston, TX. I'm working on turning my 4/2.5 into a "luxury section 8" home, and would love to talk with anyone who has done similar, especially if in th...

In the theme of the site, happiness is great, and if we add success, especially real-estate success that's even better. :)Raising a glass to all the other fathers out there!  

This question is about screening tenants and also how one goes about showing them the property.I've typically had a property manager, but am looking at my first more turn key property in a GREAT area that I'm excited ...

They just accepted our offer.  A large house next to a huge university.  We will renovate it and turn it into student housing.  5-6 bedrooms.
Single sex or co-ed?  Always rented to families.  Never students before.  ...

I put our condo for rent in Chicago and three very similar tenants, (same age, race, sex etc) all saw and submitted the application at the same time. Background checks and credit scores all checked out so I have nothi...