If I am not collecting a down payment (except for a security deposit = to one month's rent), I am leasing the home at a fair market price, but I credit all of the security deposit and $200/month of rent towards a down...

Wondering how you might charge against security deposite for a dented stainless steel dishwasher? Not a giant dent but quite noticeable none the less. A new panel from manu is more than replaceing the whole dishwasher...

Tenants are getting a divorce and will be moving out 7 months early and breaking the lease. I specifically told them before moving in if they break the lease they would not get their security or last months rent ba...

i've heard a lot of stories about tenants trashing units when they leave and the costly repairs to get them ready for the next tenant. Thought: how about charging one dollar for the first months rent but adding to...

I'm in the process of selecting tenants for my first rental. Found my deal and I am almost done my remodel.  My goals are to find a good, long term tenant. I've had several come through in the first week and the best ...

My husband and I bought a duplex which had tenants occupying one of the units.  We had the tenants sign a new lease with increased rent and the addition of a security deposit ($200). They've been living in the propert...

Two nights ago, I attended a meeting in Prince George's County about buy and hold investing as well as managing your own properties. So I'm just going to jump into some of the things we went over. Feel free to add any...

Is a HELOC a good choice in today's market with such few supply and greater demand. the buyers with cash offers are usually the winning bidsWould probably give you a quicker transaction and more leverage when negotiat...

Hello. If the contract has a max of 2 people per bedroom, and home has 3 rooms, that means that there’s a maximum total of 6 people living in the home . Assuming there are 6 people in the lease agreement already (maxe...

I (with two siblings) inherited some commercial property that was already leased out - in Texas.  The tenant is now moving out (end of lease).  There is a security deposit (that we did not actually receive - we did no...