Hello:For those of you who self manage remotely, how do you deal with tenants that can not read in any language? We have a slight situation in our Fort Lauderdale properties.   They can speak English and French but th...

So I purchased a multi family unit that has an existing tenant in Maryland. I closed the purchase deal on late May, and soon after the closing I realized that the settlement did not include prorated rent (around $300)...

Hi All,I have a question about my SFH rental property in California. Its new such situation for me so let me know what you think.Tenant moved out in 8 months due to a new job. They agreed to pay 2 months rent for allo...

Is it right for a landlord to be receiving Section 8 on behalf of tenants who are paying regularly and unaware of the section 8 on their names?

Just acquired my first REI. 3 plex in a C neighborhood and I would like to raise rent. Each unit is occupied and they are all on month to month. I was thinking of sending them a notice that in 3 months rent will be in...

I have just purchased a 3-family home as an owner occupied loan, how long do you normally have to live there before renting it out? Will the lender actually check on the status?

I'm looking for people who have experience renting to voucher program recipients in DC. I got an email inquiring and, unfortunately, this person is one of few who have expressed interest since we posted the house 2 we...

I have an up/down two family in MA and rent the 2nd floor to a transitional housing program for people who need to get out of abusive situations. The housing authority has asked that we not disclose this to potenti...

Hello BP!

We are new to REI. We are wondering how you develop your lease? Is there a template you use? Does your lawyer develop the lease?

Please share

Have you ever had a tenant argue with you about an odor? I often allow pets and have had some great tenants with pets, but have occasionally been left with smelly apartments. I have one that's really bad right now, ...