I'm in the Portland Or area & this market is seriously inflated. As I'm looking at areas outside of Portland I'm finding 2/1 condos for under $90K, immediately creating positive cash flow. Are there high risks in ...

Hey!I have a 5-Unit building up here in Canada. It goes to about -25C (-13F). I have the opportunity this spring to make a property-wide upgrade. Would you say would be the three must do renovations that help reduce m...

Any tips on how to get cigarette smell out of house? I don’t smell it but a lot of potential buyers say they can and it’s not a good first impression. I think it must be in the carpet...maybe removing is the best bet....

Can anyone help me with this dilemma? So I have two units, that the electricity for both is under one meter.  How do I proceed to rent out these units? If I pass the electricity costs to the tenants, then I leave the ...

My main business has been renting storage space for about $200 per month for years. And that's not much space at all. It's the typical drive up with a metal door/mice/burned out light bulb facility. I was wonder...

What do you guys typically take out when returning deposit to tenant, assuming no expenses for damages beyond normal wear and tear? Such as cleaning, and the like. I'm struggling to find information on this. Thanks...

What do you do when withholding deposit money when a tenant leaves? I understand if there is professionals you have to hire, then that bill is easy. But what about issues, you take care of yourself? If you steam the c...

And when I say small community, not that small, there are actually TWO red lights :)We're looking a small apartment complex that will be a turn around project. Sitting at 50% occupancy, current ownership is a retiring...

There is no doubt that the physical environment affects the mood of people; just think of a how a messy place can make you feel low or how walking in a beautiful landscape can calm you down. It’s all because of the ps...

I close in just over a week on my first rental house. I've read on the forums for a while and I've kept a list of lines I want to add to my lease to avoid various problems. Should I work with with a local attorney to ...