I currently own and manage 7 single family properties. I've thought about getting a property manager in the future, but I really don't understand why they require a percentage as opposed to a fee for the work done. Th...

The woman in the townhouse I own.... will not cut grass and now township is on my ass How should I handle this

Make Sure You Get This One Right
By Niels C. Jensen

There are those who sweat over every decision, worrying about how it will affect their lives and investments. Then there is the school of thought that we should f...

In the last month or so I’ve received tenant applicants that would like  to supply their own credit reports? I have always ran their credit report and charged them. I use my own company that I work with. I hate to los...

A recent post questioned whether owners buy flood insurance. There were a few posts and replies.
I've owned properties and paid insurance on well over 1000 homes in the last 40 years. Do you know how many insura...

I knew this would happen eventually, but I still don't know how to overcome it mentally.  My goal is to grow my business (currently 3 rental properties) and work on systems and whatnot, yet I'm deeply troubled by one ...

Okay people, let me get your opinion on this. I have a property management company that I'm with for over a year now. Problem is this:1) Property 1 (management fee: $150.00 per month)2) Property 2 (management fee: $12...

                                                                            Panic! Landlords Cannot Take New Pass-Thru Deduction! NOT.The IRS just came out with proposed regulations on the awesome new Pass-Thru Ded...

I'm assuming most will answer that question with a "no" (or "HELL NO!") but are there any landlords out there who allow rental applicants to view their properties alone without themselves or someone from their propert...