So I have a duplex that a tenant just texted me about having roaches. The duplex was fully renovated prior to the current tenants, before them it was empty for 8+yrs. Both tenants moved in the beginning of this yr. Th...

I was wondering if anyone uses a service to help in paying the various people they work with in investing (as applies), like contractors, home inspectors, wholesalers, appraisers, etc.I was initially looking at a serv...

Let me set the stage:I have a 4 plex in Michigan.  The neighbor in the bottom unit smokes.  The neighbor above smelled it and brought it to my attention (we are a non-smoking building, it's in the lease).  I provided ...

What are some of the ground rules you should set up as a landlord for your tenants ?

Hey BP community,I just sent out a few thousand letters to absentee owners for the first time, and got my first angry call. Apparently I used the guy’s wife’s name and he was unhappy about that, threatening to “come f...

I am getting ready to rent out my first house (it's my dad's house, he's in a dementia facility now). One basic question that I have: what, exactly happens with the utility bills once a renter moves in; do I change t...

I am looking at new options for showings. right now we generally set a time and meet the applicant at the property. we often set up several at the same time. many i know give out lockbox codes but i am not confi...

Hi all-hoping for some help on this one.   We have a SFH rented to a young recently married couple for the past 7mo. They have always paid on time.  The wife has a great credit score (700+) and always makes on time pa...

As a high income earner, I have suspended passive losses accumulated from previous years.  As we buy more and more long term rentals (we have purchased 4 in the past 6 months), my wife will be able to claim the Real E...

I'm usually finding deals that are owned free and clear, but today I came across a property that has been on the MLS 1028 days, my first thought is the seller should defiantly be motivated now! And in fact, he is.. T...