What is the standard rate for a property management company? I came across a company that charges 9% management fee of the monthly rent and one months rent leasing fee when the company puts a new tenant in the unit. A...

Long story short, a potential tenant is telling me I'm required by law to accept section 8. I didn't think that was the case and I can't find it anywhere in NH law. Thoughts? 

We recently purchased our first rental property.  I am looking for advice on being a first time landlord.    What mistakes have you learned from over the years?

If my goal is to hold a property for a long period of time (potentially passing to heirs), I would want to do the best possible renovation I could to help avoid long-term maintenance issues. My thinking is to take car...

Hi, everyone! I stumbled across this site while researching REI and it's great!

My name is Debbie Butler and I live in Hurst, Texas. I'm a business/systems analyst and manager for a large investment bank. I work...

Hi,I built a basement kitchen to add a unit in the basement, I didn’t get permits, just built it with local contractors and my own skills. Is it covered under my home insurance? do I need to call my insurance company ...

Hi all!  Fairly new to BP but have been reading (lurking) for a while.  This isn't as much an investment question, but have been looking at a ranch home on a beautiful piece of property.  The home is 1500 sq ft, and w...

Throughout the years I have seen so many people come and go in the industry regardless of their purpose. I’ve been in the industry for a little over 4 years now, and even though I still consider myself new I wanted to...

Do anyone no an ygood skip tracing websites? I use spokeo,but everyone i call the number is outdated or its the wrong number.

Not a fan of the new alert email format.  Half of the email is a giant blue box and at the bottom in a tiny font is the actual info about the post.  Anyone else have an opinion?