My tenant is asking me to fill out a W-9. Is this normal? None of my other ones have asked me to do so and she isn’t receiving subsidized rent.

What are the pros & cons to purchasing a residential lot (vacant land) and converting to commercial zoning (commercial properties all around)?  What's involved?  What's the cost involved?  Also, they say no sewer ...

I made an offer on a vacation home that is pretty dated inside. We are not good at decorating and are looking for suggestions.I will have more pictures this weekend but right now this is all I've got.The laminate floo...

As a landlord, should I offer washer/dryer in units or should tenant bring their own?  I bought unit with washer/dryer already in it.  Now am I responsible for repairs need for those appliances?  The lease doesnt ment...

I have a property in Charles County, MD that I just started rehabbing. I was contacted by an architect and engineering firm a few years back about their desire to do a geotechnical survey related to a potential gas pi...

Hello.I have a rental property that I manage.Tenant complained of sewer smell coming from the basement so I called a plumber to come out.  The plumber found that a cap covering the sewer pipe was opened by boxes that ...

While processing a recent application, I did my normal social media search. Turns out, like many younger prospects, their SM page(s) are left open for all to see.  On this particular occasion, I saw several posts abou...

What would you do?Considering a 6 unit property. Currently rented and has great cashflow but upon walk through we learned that one unit has bed bugs and the current owner isn't doing anything to remediate. Would you p...

Hello - I'm new, so forgive my rookie actions. Could really use some advice - We we have a tenant who has violated the terms of our lease agreement and want to evict him but are afraid of being sued and retaliation.  ...