How does everyone ensure that utilities, electric, water, etc, are switched to the tenant upon move in? Providing a slip showing they've contacted the companies or do you call the utility company the day of to make su...

Hi.. Please guide me.My landlord is this old couple so all their dealings are done by their daughter who is a very difficult woman. We vacated our apt as per lease ending on 31-Aug.. I went with my realtor on 1-Sep to...

While I know its not housing, there's a shortage of self storage in my area. I've found a potentially great piece of land and was wondering if anyone is doing this, and if so, pointers and companies to buy buildings f...

Hello everyone.I completed my first deal earlier this year around May, and discovered BP shortly after. I wanted to share the details on how it went, what I did well, and what I could have done better. I've also inclu...

Hello BP, Can anyone offer insight into what is the best way to transition from one property manager to another? How does someone go about transferring all documentation, leases, tenant contact info etc..

So I have my first new tenant moving into my newly acquired triplex tomorrow (Westminster Maryland). I was looking through my folder of papers that I have for them to sign and started thinking about what forms other l...

Hello !  Can someone tell me how many days after move out do I have to return the security deposit to a tenant in Indiana?  Some states allow 30 days but someone told me it might be 45 days in Indiana.  Also, I am req...

Does anyone have a recommendation of a good Real Estate Attorney in Indianapolis, one who can help with disputes?  I moved my houses to a new property manager after the old one basically stopped doing any work.  They ...

What are some ideas that can help encourage the tenant to leave the place in good shape and to prevent or minimize damage done by a disgruntled tenant who is getting evicted?

Should I remind tenants of their security...

Hi everyone,
A tenant is moving out and I noticed some damages such as dented/chipped door frame, possibly happened when he moved his furnitures in. I brought this up and he casually brushed it off saying something a...