I used to work right by Madison Square Garden. All year round there would be a line outside 31st street for a soup kitchen. For Seinfeld fans, think the "Soup Nazi". Amazing food. You would get in the warm soup kitche...

I had a horrible day in renters court today. I will spare you most of the details. Last September the building got bed bugs, I made some stupid mistakes. And the tenant lied a lot. The tenant has not paid rent since O...

I purchased a multifamily and found out tenants are storing personal items in a detached garage that is about 100 years old, and in disrepair. The home inspection revealed severe insect infestation, broken windows, an...

For those who rent their residential properties mid term (30 days - 6 months), do you do so unfurnished, partially furnished (basic furniture but not towels, linens. dishes, etc, or fully furnished?  Do you offer the ...

Hello,We are getting ready our MTR property to be rented for a traveling nurse. We are still in early stages of getting our property ready for rent and I had a question regarding furnishing. I do have a check list (sp...

Hello, I went to a Pete Youngs real estate seminar and he had a sheet that listed the repair prices for items for any damages tenants left him with. He would have his tenants sign it upon move in. By doing so, he re...

Hi Everyone,It sounds like I may need to buy another refrigerator/freezer for a unit I own. Does anyone have any recommendations for places to go in the Des Moines or Ankeny area? The refrigerator doesn’t need to be a...

As a landlord - I have to say appliances have become one of the biggest headaches.  Having a small handfull of duplexes, things like dishwashers, built in microwaves, refrigerators and ranges are a hassle since tenant...

Hey guys/gals! I've read several articles, but still not sure of my next step. I'm in Texas, I had a renter tell me on 9/3 that he wouldn't be able to pay rent until 9/8. I put a 3 day notice on the door and mailed a ...

Being new to REI, I read blog posts almost every day and soak up podcasts to increase my competency. I hear resounding calls to act and warnings against "analysis paralysis". One of the recommendations of Brandon Turn...