Hey all,We just recently posted one of our newly renovated units online. There is a Ukrainian refugee family that is very interested in renting the unit. They are willing to pay to pay for the first three months right...

Hi BP,
Earlier this year, I purchased a home where one of the units was vacant during inspection. After closing, my property manager took over and mentioned that there were several squatters and homeless people livin...

Do I really think Zillow hates landlords? Well actions speak louder than words. I was surprised to get an e-mail encouraging tenants to not pay rent until August 24th. Landlords and realtors are the main revenue sourc...

I use mouse bait stations with Final Blox from Bell Laboratories in them at each property. We tend to have good luck, and little to no rodent infestation. The product is cheap to use, and requires just a small amount ...

HI all, Here is my question/concern. I currently own a town-home which I live in and rent out the 2 spare bedrooms. Recently one of my roommates flooded the toilet in the upstairs bathroom and now there is damage to t...

For a while now, I've been hearing from multiple real-estate investors that "families make the best tenants"; they're more likely to keep the rental property in good condition and they tend to rent for a longer period...

I'm a wholesaler here in DM and I tried to call the water company to get a list of properties that have their water shut off. I was told flat out they do not carry that information, but I'm skeptical and don't quite b...

Hello BP,I have been actively trying to find my first property for buy and hold. However, there are so many things that can go wrong and that makes me wonder if I should get a LLC before doing any kind of REI or shoul...

Good morning BP'ers -This past Thursday, we received a phone call from previous neighbors that our rental in Florida was on fire.  To calm fears upfront and most importantly, everyone is okay, but the unofficial story...

My brother had put a lot in my name without my consent via quit claim deed. It's a small lot about 3000 square feet in Hyde Park in south Chicago. I had contacted an attorney because I had wanted to get the deed nul...