I have that typical one property (fourplex) that gives me a monthly headache when it comes time to collect.  I'll receive all kinds of stories on why they don't have the full rent, can I pay you rest in two weeks, etc...

There is a program under HUD (Emergency Solutions Grant Program) that provides money and incentives to property owners to rent their properties to people who are currently experiencing homelessness.  And within this p...

I'm trying to run the numbers for a beach house in South Carolina and am having trouble figuring out the expected income.  The house is 7 bed 4 bath in the Myrtle Beach area, but the house has been split up into a tri...

My name is Shamit, live in Arlington, Virginia, and I've been lurking around the forums for past couple of years, listening to podcasts, reading books, attending local REIA meeting, and now finally getting my stars al...

This summer in the middle of the heatwave, the AC went out on our rental. It took four different technicians and about 5 weeks to finally fix it fully. It would work for a little then go out again. The tenants have b...

This is for our own home. I've started constructing a low-level deck in our backyard that encircles a beautiful shade tree. The deck will be about 19" above grade at the highest, so no permit or railing is required. I...

Hey BP community, this is the first blog post I've done and am interested in seeing if this type of writing is helpful. Any constructive criticism in how I'm presenting this info is welcomed. I have a passion for help...

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My husband and I have begun the process of getting into house flipping. We are brand new to this; however, my husband has been in residential construction his whole life, including many years in project managemen...

HI all,I have a tenant (Texas) with an upcoming lease expiring and wondered if I can raise the late fee while going month to month? Does this require a new written lease or just a written notice regarding a late fee i...