I have been doing my homework and learning about the nuts and bolts of real estate investing and realized that I don't have a very good handle on selecting where to invest.  I've looked at several areas - both local a...

Hey I'm looking to partner on a property with 2 of my friends. What is a good entry market to jump into?

I bought a Defiant brand 5 pin deadbolt (keyed on one side) at HD for $10, but I was just researching online and it was recommended only to use 6 or 7 pin locks because 5 pins can be picked, so I'll probably be return...

I'm stuck in a bit of an internal debate between paying cash for rentals or financing them with 20-25% down each.  I know the pros and cons of each, but does anyone have a good calculator or spreadsheet they could sha...

Hi All,
I've recently acquired a few properties and have started using Stessa (since I get it for free with a BP Pro membership) for bookkeeping.   All of my properties are being managed by a property manager and it ...

Hi all, wondering how you would handle this. I have a 1900 year old up and down quadplex that I keep getting complaints from the downstairs neighbors about the above tenants noise level. They can hear conversations,...

I have a tenant who is suing myself and my property manager for claims of negligence and inhabitability. She has played a clever game of never asking us directly for repairs, bringing in code enforcement to cite me an...

I own some residential rental properties that I manage myself and am considering buying a vacation rental to add to my portfolio. I live in Oregon and am looking at the Oregon coast because I know demand is there for ...

I PM just recently just evicted a tenant that has not paid rent for over 6 months and have damages to the property that could be in the range of 6-7K. I am asking if I should have the PM try to collect from tenant thr...

On average, how much do you pay to replace the locks on 2 doors (front and back doors with deadlocks and a storage closet) in the Maryland area. I received a quote for $500 from a locksmith and I think its a little ex...