We just got our first mobile home deal, and are looking for some guidance on working out the logistics of doing mobile home repairs. We are to instruct Contractors/handymen that we solicit to NOT include costs of ...

After hearing about some crazy success stories (or what I consider success stories) on having tenants stay for 15 - 20 years, it got me wondering.

What's your #1 tip for finding a tenant that will stay in for...

I have owned a 16 furnished room (dorm style) rental property for 14 years and never had a tenant do this.  We rent the rooms for $395 per month and it includes power, water, sewer and garbage service. We keep the A/C...

Hi BP, I'm trying to compile a list of worst landlord headaches ever, to use in a direct mail campaign. Whats the worst call you got from a tenant?What has been your biggest pain from owning a rental property?If you a...

Hi all, I am an entry level investor (own my house with a mother-in-law) and am looking to buy my first true rental property.  Since I live in Seattle, where prices are crazy, I am looking out of state.  Currently, I ...

How does one decide how much capital to invest in their first deal? What percentage of your total assets should go towards a down payment for deal #1? I feel I should plan for the worst and be as conservative as possi...

Those of you hosting with Homeaway and VRBO have certainly received 2 emails in the past few days; 
One email is from HA/VRBO telling us they are dumping Yapstone because Yapstone now wants to charge 3% additional fo...

Good evening all. We are a pretty new HOA and we are having a meeting of the membership to determine some sort of criteria for the CC&R's. There are no specifics about what members can and cannot do, so we're gett...

So my wife and I engaged in a pretty heated conversation. My wife is amazing, but we are simply wired differently. My wife is totally ok with punching a clock Monday through Friday, the slow grow of a 401k, and possib...

I have a 2 story house that I have divided into 4 units. Unit A - long term tenants unfurnished Unit B, C, D - furnished rooms with a shared kitchen - renting to short term professionals. First off, I have had great t...