I currently have a ranch house with basement that is 2bd/1ba on the main floor and a 2bd/2ba in the basement. Both floors have a laundry and a kitchen. They are separated by a staircase with a locked door. Both have m...

Hello everyone.  We have tenants who moved from another part of the country to live in our 3 family building.  They mentioned having a daughter that was moving up here too, and would be staying for a few weeks when sh...

As I am preparing to purchase my first rental, I am looking ahead at property management tools. What is tool is preferred among house hackers: Apartments.com or Stessa? Thanks in advance!

I have a single family home built in 1890, I insulated the attic and sealed around windows, new furnace and A/C but obviously my utility costs will be higher than new homes in the area. 
I have a well qualified appli...

Hi,I'm looking to buy a property  two blocks from a college and rent rooms to students. Does anybody have suggestions on how to structure leases and how to charge rent and utilities. Any suggestions would be appreciat...

I'm looking to put a mobile home on a vacant residential lot that I own (all utilities are present and ready to be hooked up). Zoning allows for mobile/manufactured homes as long as there is a concrete foundation to s...

I have an applicant who is 19 year old and he is moving with two others who are in mid 20s.  The mid 20 year old applicant has decent credit score with all clear background (cozy screening).  The 19 year old says that...

I was browsing rentals in my area and even in the cheap moderate ghetto, the rental listings have a credit/background check fee. We're not talking high end apartments, but the cheaper, older, less desirable neighbo...

I'm looking for feedback and opinions:I have just acquired 2 units that are configured as 3-story townhouses 1500 SF each, in a side by side setup with full basements and private fenced yards and private driveways.  I...

I have a condo in Chicago, south loop, that I rent for $2900.  The condo is a luxury unit, with floor to ceiling windows, and unobstructed views to lake.  My tenant moved out mid July, but the agent began showing it l...