Hi All - We purchased our first property at the end of October (yay!). Its a duplex with 3 bed/1 bath and 2 bed/1 bath. We inherited tenants on the 3 bedroom side and they have been haggling us to lower to the price j...

Aloha Everyone,I am hoping to be submitting an offer on a property in the next week. The numbers work well but it was built in the 1920's. I know to check for when/if electrical, plumbing, main sewer line, roof, and H...

Hi, is there a checklist of items I need to make sure happens when buying a property off-market.  I'm assuming we will go thru a title company directly.  What should I look out for if this is my first time?  Do I need...

Currently, my unit is being turned over (painted, repaired) from tenants who lived there for 5 years. I will be having my contractor itemize the following costs for repairs to deduct from their security deposit of $22...

For the first time since becoming a BP member, I have a tenant moving out (very amicably.) In the past, I've always tried to collect some info, but it's been haphazard and probably incomplete. Does anyone have a speci...

Hello All, I am just finishing up my renovations to my first Duplex in the Mt Washington neighborhood. I was looking to self-manage the property, however, a new job in a different city may affect this.  My current mor...

What do you check with your quarterly inspections for rentals?
I am working on making a template for quarterly inspections for my rentals and want to know what are some good items to look for?
Thanks!

Any remote landlords out there that hire out the following activities?LeasingMove in/outInspectionsMaintenanceIf you have a good property, in a A-class area with a good tenant you should be set. The initial stages of ...

I took possession of my house at 4pm today. Had a court ordered eviction. I furnished the fridge and stove, the fridge was gone! Criminal or civil matter? Has anyone have any experienced this before? 

Greetings all;

I have an SFH in Milw, WI, with a prop. mngr. I had my first tenants in March this year. PM gave them a checklist to fill out and send back; PM did not walk through property with them. They...