Hi, I got a potential tenant that has a service dog. I check tenant Facebook page, her dog is a pit bull. Is it legal in all 50 states to take a pet deposit for a service dog? I usually only take $50 for pet deposit (...

In an upscale neighborhood in Brentwood California a guy rented out his guest house on Airbnb.His latest guest has now lived in his guest house for years, she hasn't paid rent in 540 days, and she is saying she will n...

I am speaking with my attorney who is helping me setup the proper documentation for use with private investors. She is suggesting that I do not deal with non-accredited investors because if something should happen to...

I dont like renting to people that just recieve social service checks as income for 2 reasons.

1. If you dont work for it you dont take care of it.

2. You cant not garnish social service income.

Looking for some advice-

When posting an apartment for rent on various sites, I typically include a string on words at the very bottom of the ad to aid in search. Here is an example:

"University, Execu...

Thanks for any thoughts on these three issues. Sorry this is so long.We recently purchased a 2 apartment/1 commercial multi-use property that we discovered needs a lot of work. With the property we inherited 1 tenant ...

I got my CT and went by the property, ring the bell and knock on the door no answer. Went back at night and no lights on or AC running. Place looks abandoned like a typical foreclosure. However I spoke to the property...

i have no tax returns because i get paid under the table.  is there any way i would be able to purchase a property?  how much money do i need to save up?my credit score is 700

It has been a long long year for everybody, and I could not even remember how I came to know biggerpockets, the best forum for REI in the world, and exactly which day I made my decision to take REI as a serious thing ...

Your opinion on "do nothing" strategy (in Philadelphia) when tenant doesn’t pay utilities
I have lease that tenant has to pay utilities (although they are listed on our name). The tenant has not left out at end of le...