Yes I know, I should have screened my tenants better but I am a sucker for people trying to turn their live around.I know that they (I hope I am using the politically correct pronoun here so my post don't get deleted ...

I have a difficult tenant who I gave 30 day notice of non renewal on his month to month lease, moved out 1/2/16 (2 days late).  He and his family have been very difficult with the move out;  his son has told me he wil...

I’m sure everyone is excited about Rep Omar’s bill to require forgiveness of rent for up to a year. Of course your primary mortgage would be forgiven ( if you owe money) and you might get partial relief from your rent...

I am getting started in rental property investing as drawing my first set of lease agreements currently. Should I have my tenants pay all of the utilities? I know it would make the most sense to have them pay but I am...

Had a tenant move out last week and seems like they got me.  They've been good renters for 3 years and when they moved, I guess they just felt like I owed them a favor.  They blew my phone up over the past few weeks t...

Tenant moved out on the 6th with an email stating he was moving out THAT DAY. Stiffed us on that month's rent and late fee. Left the fridge full of toxic mold. Bathroom and kitchen dirty, and a large "repaired" hole i...

I've been reading a little about direct mailing campaigns along with probate real estate. Has anyone experimented with direct mailing probate attorneys in your area of interest to let them know you are an investor in ...

I had the opportunity to pickup a condo in the area for a good price.  The owner is moving to a retirement home and did not want to bother with listing her property.  My Brother-in-Law told her I would be interested i...

Excuse the rant:This is the second time air bnb had screwed me on damages. First time my place was trashed by some festival goers (puke and urin on beds, beer everywhere) and my maid cleaned up and disposed of the tra...

So finally after evicting the tenant I have spent almost $8000 refurbishing the place to get it ready to rent out again. For e.g. all the doors were ripped out and the walls were filled with pen marks. I am going...