My tenant just informed me he found a bed bug and asked permission to use a fogger. It is the only apartment in an owner-occupied building. Any advice for dealing with bed bugs? I am getting exasperated with these ten...

I have been reading the forum and listening to the podcast for a while, and could not wait to jump into the first rental property. I've been looking in Central Valley since it's a bit more affordable than South Bay. T...

Hello BP ! My question today is I’m in a bit of a pickle. I currently rent out a townhome. This townhome was previous treated for rats. I recently turned over this property and have new tenants in place. The tenan...

Prospective tenants put down a nonrefundable deposit to secure an apartment. Nothing signed just texts agreeing. Good references but started asking to buy the 3 beds in the unit so I get red flags! Called their landlo...

Ok, this is one thing that I didn't expect. I have a 4 unit in Tucson, AZ under contract and had it inspected last Tuesday. The 4 plex is two separate duplex buildings on a single parcel. All of the units have their o...

Hi All-  Newbie investor here, searching for my first rental property.  This has been a goal of mine for many years and I'm finally in a place to pull the trigger.I live in So. Cal and (though sparse) I'm able to find...

[b][u]About landlords and tenants. How to spot some potential problems.

Only real life examples, I hope they would be helpful for potential renters and their friends, relatives/parents.

Landlord greet potential ten...

I have a tenant on a month to month lease and on June 26 I advised the tenant that I would like them to sign a year lease and rent would be increasing effective 8/1. The tenants texted me stating "I will be giving a 3...

first of all, sorry I used my phone to post this so i apologize for all gramatical errors

I have a tenent that moved in about 2 months ago and every week she has texted me with a new issue. I don't know what to do b...