Currently, my brother is living in my of units of duplex rent-free in Oakland CA because he refuses to pay any rent that we initially agreed a year ago. The story behind it is complicated, I discussed that on another ...

I have two single family rental properties paid off and I want to go bigger and get into multi-family and am wondering if doing a cash out re-fi is the best way to go for the down payment? 

First of all, glad to finally be a Pro member on BP.  Looking to purchase a multi-family home (2-4 units) in central Florida using an FHA 203k loan to jump start my REI journey. I'm bracing myself for the rehab proces...

Hello, I've been working with a property manager for 6+ years now. The PM recently sent me a concerning email asking me not to negotiate with the vendors they bring on to provide estimates, and for me to trust that th...

We are starting a fix/flip in Sunriver, OR. We had an idea of what we wanted to do on the exterior, but are rethinking. It currently has a roofline that comes all the way down to within a few feet of the ground on one...

Hey everyone! I am a realtor and a real estate investor in Atlanta. I’ve done five fix and flip deals so far. I have a new investor partner that has all of the money and is willing to carry the mortgage. They have hav...

Hello everyone,I own a 4-plex and have run it for 3 years now with success.  Recently I ran into an issue with a tenant.  She had a leak under her sink and was unaware how to shut the water off.  I was able to get to ...

I have a listing priced at $2450 (4 BR, 2.5 bath).
I am currently focusing on 1 applicant who makes ~100K in her current job for 25 years, excellent rental references for past 9 years but my rent is $800 more than he...

Hello all,Here's a question to you small multi family landlords that have properties with a shared yard.  Specifically, what is your policy on its use as well as the use of tenants' items therein?Some context...I have...

So, earlier this year I bought a 2 bedroom / 2 bathroom condo in Chicago. This was my first time ever buying property. The condo is in Rogers Park. I'll admit, I might've bitten a little more than I could chew, but I ...