Hi all,I have a couple of questions related to security deposit reconciliation and return. The tenant vacated last month after staying there for a little over two years. They have largely been good - paid rent on time...

My tenant has called me twice already for things broken in the rental house. About 2 weeks ago, the facuet of the bath tub not working and water won't shut completely. I just paid $600 to fix it by a plumber. Then tod...

I have my first tenant turnover in 5 years and I would like some thoughts as I move forward.  First, prior to the tenant occupying the property, this house was majorly rehabbed with new carpeting in living room, new l...

I'm an out-of-state investor relatively new to the Louisville area. I recently closed on a tri-plex in the downtown area and one of the tenants moved out and my unit has been sitting vacant for about 3 months now. The...

Many self-managing investors on Bigger Pockets have to handle security deposits and this can sometimes be challenging. We wanted to share our the experience we have gathered throughout the years by managing hundreds o...

Hey guys, On my first property i was surprised that i had to put down 25%. Is that normal? is that the case moving forward for subsequent purchases, because that will take a long time to build capital and continue to ...

HiFirst of all thanks for everyone - this is a great site with good people helping each other and sharing experiences.  I am exploring to invest around University of Memphis area and reading the posts. Seems like this...

Good Morning! I am currently in the final part of a "new" building duplex in Houston. The first new build I have been involved with. With other SFH rehabs in other parts of the country I have had vinyl planking insta...

We hired a property manager Dec-1-2016. They rented out our completely rehabbed property Jan-1 to a Sec 8 tenant. We have never used Sec 8 before and were not familiar with Sec 8 inspections or requirements, but decid...

I want to add some rentals to my small portfolio but have been finding it difficult to find anything to buy.   I just purchased 4 lots to build 4 adjoining condos on.   Which would rent for more, 2 bed 2.5 bath where ...