I bought a home in March 2016. There were already tenants living in there. The tenants stayed.  They recently moved out within the last 2 weeks. I listed the home for sale. I now have a contract on the home and we ar...

I am starting out bidding at the county steps but can't seem to win one. Everyone tells me to not bid above 70% of market value. Is the correct? or do i bump it up to 75/80 %?

Thanks, Matt

What do you do to provide excellent customer service to your tenants? I see a lot of discussion here about maximizing profits and adding clauses to leases so that tenants take more responsibility for things, but I'm i...

I've always wondered what landlords who, say, house hack a multifamily and/or manage their property(s) themselves do when they're out of town. What's the best way of handling vacations, keeping potential tenant/proper...

I bought a 2-flat less than a year ago in Chicago and now need to move away for a job. Weather conditions this past winter caused a few pipe bursts, flooding the basement, so I'm understandably nervous to leave the pr...

Hey BPI have a tenant that took it upon herself to changes the locks to my property. She’s been unresponsive, I’ve called, texted, mailed went up to the property and still unresponsive. She is in violation of her leas...

Kwikset SmartKeys Vs. Regular LocksAs a locksmith I have used and repaired  Kwikset SmartKey locks. Occasionally folks ask me which type of lock I recommend, SmartKey locks or "regular" locks. My honest answer is that...

I've learned a few money saving ideas over the years mostly from @J Scott. These include using one paint color for all houses whether flips or rentals, ordering carpet considered "seconds'," buying at the pro desk ...

Current tenant changed the front door lock without permission. This was discovered today by property manager,. Tenant said that the front door handle broke so she took it upon herself to change the lock but made no me...

Hello,I am closing on my first rental unit on July 1st.  This is an off market deal and we are using a real estate agent.  The unit is currently rented, but will be delivered vacant.  The issue I am having is that the...