Hi, Is it bad form or legal to simply not renew a rental contract because the tenant isn't taking good care of the place or because I would like to make updates.  I'd like do a lot of repairs/clean up so I can rent it...

You often hear tired landlords complaining of midnight calls from their tenants about leaky toilets. We’ve never experienced those calls. That’s because our tenants know that if they call after 5 p.m., they’ll get a r...

Hi all, I need some feedback please. My first long distance rental has a relatively new tenant in it. I happened to be in town when they needed some maintenance done and swung by to help mitigate the issue. While I wa...

Tenants of going on three years. Excellent overall, pay early or on time. Never an issue. Recently tenant contacted me, pipe backed up, sewage into house, damaging original wood floors beyond repair.  Tenant said he w...

Yesterday night I got a text: "Marcus, I've had toilt issues for a couple months now. My BF has changed the ring on it, snaked it several times and again tonight it overflowed. I think its too small and needs to be re...

Hi! Novice “future” landlords here—
Where did y’all start with getting your lease and even a property manager? 
Did you find a generic lease for State of Florida online? Did you hire an attorney to help script a lea...

I have a property in Detroit that was appraised for a refi. When I requested a reevaluation they would not budge on their value. The deal still works at the lower value, and I'm honestly pressed because I need the cas...

I am planning on changing out shower heads in all my rental units where I pay water.  Just wondering if anyone has used or can recommend any low flow shower heads and if you could see a difference in the water bill.

Watebill is $300s /mo. For a 3 units building.best way to reduce?

Hello All,

I am currently approaching the end of a two flat renovation from hell. The building was built in 1930, and it was a complete gut rehab. The bathrooms, which are quite small, have vanities and wal...