any tricks anyone care to share?

On a tenant application where you asked for last or the one before that landlord, how do you know you are not talking to a friend?

Now, obviously, if the address supplie...

Will you make a copy of tenant social security card when they move in? Because i've heard that you need ssn of the tenant at court for eviction. I make copy of tenants ID but never asked for ssn because they applied t...

I am looking to make a move to use a professional accounting system as I currently manage 5 properties and am using an excel spreadsheet.  Time is money and I am trying to continue to grow so I am looking to simplify ...

Hi - I recently rented a SFH to a tenant. She for some reason doesnt want to move in now. i had to turn other applicants away as I was waiting her to move in and she kept promising I will set up the rent online and wh...

I recently put up a CL ad for my rental unit.  Very first e-mail response I get says the following:I am very interested in your place. I'm comparing a few units in New Orleans and wanted to get a little more info. I'm...

Hello All, I am over here in Nova Scotia (near where NS. and NB meet). Anyway, I am looking to know if anyone here took training in property management.  I am looking to expand what I am currently doing. I do not have...

I participated in an investment group recently and the key note speakers spoke about Section 8. They made is seem so easy... Sign a couple of sheets of paper, have an inspection, list your property and the tenants rol...

I had a post removed because it would have created too much money and would have helped non-members become pro members. I had suggested that synergy was syndication I will not expound on the concept of synergy perse s...

Standard structure is a % of 1st months rent for a PM to place a new tenant.  Included in this fee would be any agent commission if the tenant was represented by an agent.  If tenant finds property through many of the...

I've been a landlord for seven years, but I'm just curious about what the rest of you do.  I always feel a little uncomfortable in this case.  Okay, let's say today is Tuesday.  You talk to Person #1 on the phone, pre...