This will be the first time that I've met an appraiser at a rental to walk the property with him.I've compiled before pictures, a Scope of Work, and, what I believe to be, relevant comps.Anything else that can be used...

My property manager notified me that my tenant hadn't paid rent and an eviction process was set into motion. After she didn't pay within the week and a hearing was setup, which she did not appear as well, she ordered ...

I have a tenant who just re-signed for their 3rd year. They have been great, paying on time and never had any issues other than some small HOA compliance (letting weeds grow). I had visited their parents house when si...

Hello everyone,

I managed a small apartment complex in California. 
Tenant set fire to a 1-bedroom apartment. He is now in custody for arson charge.
The fire was started in the bedroom which was most damaged. Dry...

I want to bring up a question that may seem to be blasphemy to a lot of landlords.... Are rental property walkthroughs/inspections really worth it?

The reason I ask is because I have been landlording for several yea...

I have recently come across an off-market deal for a 5-unit property that has 3-units listed under section 8 housing. I'm in Boston and was wondering what experiences other people have had with buying section 8 units? 

We all have different cleaning standards, but some people are just filthy! Below are images from an actual apartment that's been occupied by the same tenant for almost 30 years. He pays 15% below market rate but has n...

I just purchased my first Upper/Lower Duplex and have 3 tenants in the upper unit. I have been renovating the lower the last few weeks and am almost ready to rent the 3 Bedroom place out. The upper tenants are nice...

My investment property had a fire and burned down... To be more exact, only half of the house caught fire and the other half got the water and smoke damage from the firemen and all that.The place is uninhabitable; ten...

Good morning real estate investors! Get your creative juices flowing for this one!I am a teacher in Wichita Kansas and one of my parents has expressed to me their situation over a series of pick-ups. They just moved ...