Hello BiggerPockets friends,I have my first duplex deal locked down. However just finished the house inspection and the inspector tells me everything is solid with both units, except the furnace and AC. They are both ...

A local HVAC company has been working on the AC unit in my rental since mid July. They came out at least 5 times in total, and told us that there are more things to fix each time. Finally, we decided to get a second o...

As a landlord, how much would you expect to credit your tenant if the oven and stove stopped working and you couldn't replace it for 40 days? The tenant is a family of three and has to order out or dine out almost eve...

Hey folks!anyone have any fun/clever ideas on great ways to add additional revenue opportunities by offering onsite upcharge options to guests? i know a few people who partner with local chefs or massage specialists, ...

Hey BP, I'm looking for a little direct mail help. I am a long-term buy-and-hold guy with 3 SFR so far. I don't do flips. I'm looking to get a direct mail campaign going (using listsource), looking for Non-owner oc...

I hired several persons/contractors to do the painting, landscaping, cleaning and maintainance, but I don't have their SSN or TIN, so I did not send them form 1099MISC, do I still can deduct all those costs from the r...

I currently self-manage my 7 rentals and want to keep this portfolio growing, while still self-managing. The key? Minimize annoying service calls and long term repair costs! Please help me add to this DIY preventative...

I'm a new investor looking for small multi-family rentals. I'm walking through a duplex next week that looks promising and I want to know what I should be looking for/asking the agent & owner. I know the big thing...

I'm a new landlord, I have a tenant who has always had issues with the stove. When they first moved in I put a brain new Frigidaire stove glass top in, a few weeks later they called me to tell me the top is cracked, s...

Hey guys,Has anyone, buying older properties, chose to get a home warranty on top of their homeowners insurance for a year or two to cover any large ticket items? Just wanted to see what everyone's thoughts were. Thanks!