I just recently listened to the BP podcast #210. On the second half of the episode, Sam is interviewed. He mentions that he owns a single family home(SFH) and rents out each room. Has anybody else done this and have a...

My question is for those of you that rent to section 8 tenants:

1) Are they reliable tenants?
2) Do you have to deal with more problems with lower income than with your higher end rentals?

I currently own a couple ...

This is my first encounter with the famous bed bug situation in NJ. I have one tenant infested with bed bugs. The apartment below and above it started complaining that they thought they had them. I am waiting for t...

Cleaning tips...What's your favorite tip for cleaning an apartment or house between tenants?

I like to start with the least caustic chemicals and the least abrasive scrubbers first then work my way up. For a...

Hey everybody,         I just had a crazy thought and I was wondering if anyone has tried it.  That is, since most people get paid on a bi-weekly basis, has anyone ever tried offering rent payments being due on the sa...

I'm looking for a possible investment house close to UCF.  Likely looking for student renters. Is this common in the area? Are there local restrictions?Any help is appreciated.Alan

Newbie here with my first investment property dilemma. I have two potential tenants for our property and I need to let them know which one will get the place. Here they are:#1 Mother with 3 children and good job and ...

I love animals.  Well;  unless they are trying to hurt me - then I don't like them.  But in general;  I have had, and enjoyed having, pets.  But now I do not have pets.  I don't like the smell of them, I don't like cl...

Hey everyone,  I was interested in doing student housing and I know individual room rental is becoming popular. My question is, how do you determine rental rates when doing this? Do you just go by the going rate for t...