From what I understand there are four ways to make money from a rental property:

1) Cash flow - Pretty straightforward. Total money you receive as income is more than total expenses.
2) Appreciation - Increase in the...

I would like to get landlord opinions on whether or not you use home warranties such as American Home Shield, etc for rental properties.  Is this something that landlords utilize to reduce repair costs, Do you require...

I am interested in hearing from property managers & landlords nationwide, but really interested to hear from Memphis managers and landlords.  Do you successful enforce tenants to pay maintenance under $150?  For t...

I have been a member of BiggerPockets for a short time here and longer on other sites and on every site I am a member of there is a reoccurring rant with regard to new investors, newbie WS, etc. And I understand where...

We recently placed a duplex up for rent on Zillow, FB Marketplace, etc and on the description I clearly have the  minimum requirements listed (600 credit score, 3x rent etc). When prospective tenants reach out, I then...

OK, this is for one of our developers -  the people who keep this site up and running.  She would REALLY appreciate any advice you can give. She's a newer landlord, so go easy on her.She rented her property to a new t...

Would it be a good idea to rent out this property?3 Bed / 2 Bath / Family room / Living room / Dining Room / 2 car garage houseLocation: South Sacramento, CAPrinciple/Interest/Tax = $1100/monthWater/Sewer = $85/monthP...

I know many people direct mail property owners in the following categories; absentee property owners, behind on mortgage payments, probate, etc. What about text delinquent properties, people behind on their annual pr...

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I've been investing for 16 years and am trying to thoughtfully consider the best strategies moving forward in somewhat uncertain times. Most of my career I have been in the "re-fi till you die" camp but have b...

I have my first rental property which I purchased at the end of July in Roswell, GA which is just north of Atlanta.  It's a small duplex that was built in 1965.  This week I had two plumbing issues.  On one side there...