To make a long story short, I just purchased a SFR out of state that was occupied with a long term tenant. Well the tenant decided to move out a week before escrow closed. On their way out, they left a few broken wind...

Rented my first rental property recently and now tenant is not paying rent. Did not pay Sept rent's and Oct's rent is over due now. She moved into the house in Aug and paid first month's rent. The house had issues and...

Has anyone ever dealt with these horrible things? I've tried the boric acid,borax, foggers,sprays, even professionals have come twice but I fear they will come back.  Should I just keep doing follow ups with pest cont...

Hi all. I'm a relatively new landlord and I need your help.My tenants (a couple) moved into my condo in MA a month and a half ago. They just told me they wanted pest control for bedbugs in the unit because one of them...

I haven't made a purchase yet but plan on buying distressed homes and fix them up for rentals.
One nightmare that's kept me awake is the idea that the person foreclosed on has poured concrete down the shower/toilet/an...

I am hoping that some of you may be able to help me avoid potential pitfalls when evaluating the possible flip of a home that has been sitting vacant for 2 years.  The property is in Austin, Texas, is in a nice neighb...

Hello everyone. So i have got my offer accepted on my first investment property! I did the home inspection and..... Many issues came up which follow:-entire basement supports needs repairs/replacement. By that i mean ...

My tenant just informed me he found a bed bug and asked permission to use a fogger. It is the only apartment in an owner-occupied building. Any advice for dealing with bed bugs? I am getting exasperated with these ten...

Three years being a rental property owner in Texas City and just found out it seems pest control may be a necessary expense I will have to take on? Had to deal with pest control issues during make ready since the prev...

What problems should I be looking for in a home that has had no utilities on for over two years?

This is a brick home that was built in 1955. I know our extreme temps in TX can wreak havoc. Any advice is appreciated.