All, Looking at a house that has a bad smell in it, they had dogs and a smoker.  The carpet is pretty rough so I am going to pull that and put nice woodlike tile down.  The question is this, if I pull the carpet and c...

Buying this 2bed 1 bath for $55,000 in Bay City, Michigan. Could rent in current condition for $750. Hoping to bump rent to over $1000 with a little rehab.The floor is sheet vinyl - will replace with vinyl plank. Will...

I'm working on putting together a document that will outline expectations for tenants and cover any additional items that would not be covered in a standard state lease (TX). If anyone has suggested items to include o...

I have one condo in a building. The building seems to be cockroach infested. I have had pest control in the unit on a regular schedule, but the problem keeps getting worse. Is it wise to call the village so they ca...

I'm sure someone has run into this issue so I figured I'd reach out but first a little back story.  Tenants signed a 1 year lease in July.  Paid rent on time if not early every month.  A few months ago they asked if t...

Long time reader, first time poster here. I’ve had people die, become drug addicts, and just leave… But, this is a first.Here’s the background... In the last 4 months, one of my tenants went to a mental hospital 3 tim...

Hello BP family,I have a unit I am looking to rent out to a lady on vouchers for disability. My dilemma is my unit has carpet and the lady has a dog (poodle). What has your experience been with dogs in rentals particu...

Let me set the stage:I have a 4 plex in Michigan.  The neighbor in the bottom unit smokes.  The neighbor above smelled it and brought it to my attention (we are a non-smoking building, it's in the lease).  I provided ...

I have a three family home that has been a challenge and just as I think I’ve stabilized it I’m faced with an upstairs tenant who complains of overwhelming cigarette smoke filtering into her apartment causing extreme ...

Hi all,Here is my situation:  I lived in a house for 2 years and I'm now renting that house out.  I plan on doing the same with the house I just moved into.  My question is:  If I made improvements or fixes to the pro...