Long Distance Self Managers! I live 2 hours each way from the property. I rarely drive down there but when it comes time for a new tenant I want to meet them and be involved. (This is a new purchase closing next week)...

What do you with leftover liquor and beer you find in your STRs?  I normally leave it for the next tenants, since I have 2 beers on tap with the kegorator in my garage.

Hi All!  I am new to BP and getting a crash course on being a landlord.  Please let me know your thoughts!After living in our home for 20 years in NJ, we decided to move to FL and rent out our NJ home last summer.  Th...

Sorry to jump the forum like this with no history here, but I'm desperate for advice.I'm under contract to buy a fourplex in salt lake city (hot market), and the inspections have been a little nightmarish. I can still...

tenant moved in 4 months ago. Has been nothing but problems. Constantly late by 10+ days.He has yet to pay the rent this month (due on 1st). So I gave him the 7 day notice.He is now saying he is refusing to pay becaus...

Illinois just continues to seem to be a sinking hole. I own 4 single family properties in central Illinois. With the real estate market in such a good position I’m considering selling off our rentals. Anyone else doin...

It's a townhouse in a great area in NC. Asking price $145Can rent for $1200- $1300Taxes $1250/yearProp management 120/mo $1440/yrmaintenance on property 120/mo 1440/yrno repairs neededI don't think it is a fantastic d...

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE MOVING TO HAWAIIEvery year thousands of people move to Hawaii, buy a home and begin to live their dream. Starry-eyed people come here with high hopes of living in paradise, in a beautiful house o...

In Ohio, does anyone know if you can have a "Irrational Tenant" Clause in your lease? Most reccenlty, we have been dealing with a irrational teant. The tenant is being very rude, unprofessional and demanding. For exam...

I'm selling some apartments at what feel like crazy low caps. I'd like to 1031 the money into a value play of some kind. Retail is the traditional next step but I'm concerned about the outlook for anything except AAA ...