I'm trying something different with one of my tenants. He's been low-maintenance but has fallen behind on his December and January rent due to some personal issues. He got his December rent current (albeit 40 days) an...

Hello everyone,I have been looking to get into real estate for sometime and finally want to take the next step and secure my first property. Over the last few months I’ve been trying my best to learn as much as I can ...

My tenant signed a contact that clearly states that when he moves out the property must be in the same or better condition as at the time he moved in normal wear and tear excepted. 
He mounted a TV and when the mount...

Hi all, first time posting here.I have been listening to the BiggerPocket podcast for a few months and would like to get my feet wet.There is an opportunity, close to where I live in Los Angeles, which asks for 2M. In...

I have 8 units 1 mile out from the university student center and on the edge of what might be described as "the hood." These units rent for 450 + gas & electric and pet fees.The former landlord mostly rented to st...

Hi,I'm new to note investing and I am considering a JV arrangement to get my feet wet and learn more about the process.  Is it typical in a JV arrangement for the newbie to provide ALL the money and the experienced pe...

I've been reading another forum and they recommend charging twice the security deposit if the FICO score(s) is below 600. Has anyone tried this and if so were the people willing to pay?

Also I was wondering how peop...

Hello! I'm a new investor seeking help with a long term situation. While I was I the service, I was stationed in Valdosta, GA. I purchased my first home in March 2008 through a VA loan (0 down payment) for $159,000 w...

This is my first rental and I thought I have found very good tenants...But I'm concerned about this list of "problems" I'm getting from my tenants. The lease started from beginning of April but tenants didn't actually...

Just listed my house for rent Saturday.  Got a 3rd call today from an out of state tenant who now says she wants to rent my house, sight unseen, and offered to pay a years worth of rent upfront with a $100/mo (6%) dis...