BACKGROUND:  Tenant eviction.  Tenant did not even begin to move out, even after the judge ruled in our favor.  Stayed until the Sheriff lockout.  Was not at home at the time. Single mom with three elementary school a...

So, I just started listening to the podcasts BiggerPockets and Real Estate Rookies to and from work and any time I am in the car. I read Rich Dad, Poor Dad. Now reading The Multi-Family Millionaire Volume 1. I am abou...

Future Investor: What’s the first step in becoming a real estate investor?
Me: Why.
Future Investor: Because I want to start investing. So what’s the first step?
Me: Why.
Future Investor: I just told you. Because ...

I don't have a provision in my lease prohibiting this, but this week I went to install a new security light at a single family rental home of mine and caught the tenant dad and his 4 year old son peeing together be...

I have a rent house I'm advertising right now.   As stated no big dogs,  no pit,  no pit mixes.   Guy send me a message asking" whatnot my pit is in training to be a service dog"What should my response be?  My first i...

More and more tenants and tenant applicants are quick to perk up and claim "I have a pitbull, it's an emotional support animal" as if they have found some fool proof loophole. Some applicants have as many as 3 pitbull...

Fundamentals: A Philosophy for Success in Life and Real Estate

Note: This article was written in collaboration with ChatGPT, an AI large language model, and reflects the philosophy and opinions of the author, Aaro...

Full disclosure: this long drawn out situation is over, but it is still worth sharing so other members can learn from my blunders.  I rented out an SFR to a corporate leasing service (they rented out the rooms on thei...

I am a landlord for a couple duplexes. Been doing this for about 10 years. My property management just put in a tenant in side A of one of the duplexes. I have a no animal policy (unless it's service animal which is r...

Thank You!First, I want to the Express my Gratitude to God in advance for the amazing thinks he has in the future for me: The Inspirations He will send my way during prayers and meditations; The blessings and guidance...