Hello everybody,I recently found this site and have found it very informative. I have been investing in RE for the past 3 years. I primarily have been buying multi-family in Bakersfield for the cash flow and because i...

From speaking with other landlords, I can see that all-inclusive rent has a somewhat negative connotation as there is little room for positive CF. There is also the risk that tenants abuse utilities knowing they will...

Newbie here. If I own a 10 unit apartment complex and it is managed by a local property management company; normally, whose responsibility is it to cut the grass?Is lawncare/landscaping usually included in a PM's 10% ...

How'd we get to this ?They are going to charge you more if you've been good aabout paying your bills.
Biden Admin Wants to Charge Homeowners With Good Credit More Money

My wife and I are trying to get all our financing options together. Currently we have private money (close family and friends) as well as pre-approval from our bank to purchase some investment property. I want to expl...

Hi I recently had a tenant pay a full year rent upfront. Now my prop manager is saying he can only pay me monthly and not give me the full years rent as it is not legal. I have done zero research into this but figured...

Hey BP,

I'll be closing on my first property on the 20th. I'm unsure the best way for me to collect rent. I'll be living around an hour away from the house so I'd prefer not to pick up checks and mailing isn't the be...

I had a tenant contact me and tell me that they need a bigger place to live in and ask if I would write a letter of recommendation for them to move. They signed a 12 month lease and have only been there for 4 months....

I'm writing in hopes of getting some advice about how to tackle a situation that I'm dealing with regarding the water bill.  Here's the background:-I recently purchased a duplex and am occupying one unit and renting t...

Hello! I’m a newbie and in the process of purchasing a side by side duplex in the twin cities area and will be owner occupying one side. When it comes time to renew the lease I would like to shift some of the responsi...