I have a rental property where I rent out bedrooms. The kitchen/livingroom is considered a common area. Recently it has been a problem getting people to do basic stuff like lock the front door, clean their dishes, tak...

Hi everyone, first post here so I was unsure of where to put it so if it needs to be moved I understand. I am looking at 2 properties here in Southern California to purchase a rent. I am looking for some insight as to...

I've had it with my entitled, complaining, disruptive tenants. They have the nicest unit I own, not the most expensive, and complain more than my 11 other units. The final straw is a leaving a note threatening violenc...

I am repositioning an 8- Unit Apartment  (Photos Here )  In my analysis i knew that the property was being under rented & with capital & aesthetic improvements i could drastically raise the rents.  Rents are n...

VRBO's are they a good way to maximize a properties returns? I have 2 very nice properties under contract. One has a main home, 3k sq ft with a 1 bedroom cottage, a 2 bedroom cottage & an efficiency apt. The other...

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So we are facing a big decision on whether to move into a rental or not. It's in an area we have been wanting to move, there are currently no other rentals that fit our criteria, now is a good time to move...

Does anyone use welcome packets?  Something to leave for a new tenant to welcome them to their new home, maybe let them know what's around them like stores and restaurants?  If so, does anyone have an example they wou...

I learned a lesson today and figured I'd share it. What looks good on paper and in photos isn't always the truth. We've been considering buying a triplex in midtown Kansas City an area which I know very well. We found...

Hi, I have tenants in the property already.  I made it so that the lease is not automatically renewable.  The current lease goes until October 2017, not a disappointment, but i do know that are ways to improve because...