I'm considering buying a multi-family property (10 units) in a bad part of Miami (very low income, high crime).  My realtor spoke to the rep for the seller and mentioned that some of the units are occupied by squatter...

Hello -Like many others here (apparently), I am brand new to BP and recently stumbled across it via the podcast.Long story short - I have a full time job but don't particularly like working 40 hours/week nor do I part...

There is a refinery in my town.  99% of my renters are contractors doing short term work at the refinery.  A cheap motel is $400/week, and that's what I charge for a 2 BR STR.  Over the course of 6 years, I've slowly ...

We recently had a guest from New Jersey who arrived on July 23rd and was booked until August 6th.  He was a difficult guest from the start and very needy!  After they were there for 12 days and also tried to have addi...

Hey guys, I have great tenants across the board this year. I'd like to get them all something for Christmas.What are some good (somewhat universal) presents that are maybe $100-200?

Hello everyone, my name is Chris Burnell. I'm an eager LSU student looking to invest in the Lafayette area. My desired niche is rental properties and I have set a goal for myself of purchasing my first property before...

Two questions 1. Am I able to split the water bill with tenant in the duplex I currently live in ( and own). I recently just understood that your supposed to include all expenses into the tenants rent. I just picks up...

Hey guys and girls. A friend of mine and I really would like to start a business together. We thought about looking into buying and renting out billboards. I was wanting to know if someone could push me in the right d...

Would love honest input on whether this paint job is acceptable.  My husband and I own a duplex and have rented it out to 6 different tenants in the past 5 years and this is the first time we've had someone really ups...

Yesterday was not one of those days.  I'm a truck driver by day through the week and Tuesday I got called out on an overnight run.  I woke up about 7:30 Tuesday evening, got everything ready to go, showered, gathered ...