Hi all,
When someone moves in do you charge deposit plus first months rent? Or just deposit? What other fees should I be charging?

My tenants got divorced and couldn't afford to pay the full rent.  Over the phone I said I would accept a smaller amount, knowing I could deduct it from their deposit.  This is legal correct?  Also, I just found out t...

HelloPlan on acquiring a 2-4 unit multifamily pproperty in the RI/MA area next year. I understand most people have some type of pet wether it's a dog or cat to name a few, what are some policies have you used for pets...

HELLO.  MY QUESTION IS WHEN HOUSE HACKING, DO YOU TELL TENANTS YOU ARE THE OWNER?  I;M WORKING ON PURCHASING MY 1ST MULTIFAMILY AND PLAN TO HOUSE HACK, AND USE A PROPERTY MANAGER, BUT I WAS WONDERING IF LETTING TENANT...

The reason why these deposits weren't collected is that the tenant is the owners friend. But since I will be taking over the property very soon should I collect payment for security deposit and pet deposit or not. Wha...

Hi everyone, We recently moved from our first home and want to turn our previous South Louisville residence (B class) into a rental. Its 3bdrm/1bath and we have it listed at $1,000/mo. I've read many real estate books...

Hi BP people,The lease says no pets and tenants agreed to no pets.  Thing is, it's a duplex and I live upstairs, so I can hear what's going on below.  I've heard a puppy barking for a few days now and yes it's possibl...

Howdy,I'm happy to allow approved pets in my rental properties, and it's all been fine until lately...I use a Pet Agreement form offered by Leigh Robinson, in his (wonderful) book, Landlording. It includes the clause ...

Hello all,Just to keep things basic and simple, my girlfriend and I are looking for a place to rent around Attleboro, MA area.  It would have to be a 2 to 3 Bedroom that also accepts dogs.  I have a 6 year old rescue ...

I am thinking about setting up some fully furnished professional housing in the Indianapolis area.  Im talking 30 day or more leases not Air B&B.    Is any other BP family doing this and if so please share your ex...