I have a small win to report – a 21% rent increase I recently achieved in one of my duplex units.

It started by me posting the vacancy on craigslist at 12% above what my current tenants pay.

Long story ...

Are you allowing the current high gas prices to influence your decision about whether to raise your rents?

Personally, I don't want to do something that might prompt the tenants to move out, but on the other hand, I'...

Good afternoon everyone, all inputs are much appreciated.  We have a 3 family house with each unit having 3 bedrooms.  The going market rate now in Worcester MA is between $1400 to $1600 if I'm not mistaken and I only...

Hi Everyone, I wanted to share some creative strategies that have allowed me to increase the NOI on our first multi-family property by an amazing 105% in only 5 months of ownership using some creative strategies I lea...

I am a property manager at a lower cost, but market rate, (unsubsidized, no section 8, etc) SRO apartment building in Portland, OR. I have a long time tenant who is in his mid-60s and is becoming increasingly physical...

I am under contract with DR Horton, the national no.1 builder. They discovered an error in the system that they put in wrong floor plan on my contract and need to update it. Now they are citing the correct floor plan ...

I have a 1200 SF unit in Jersey City, NJ. I am trying to maximize rent for this unit. It currently has a 3 BR & 1 BA layout. It has the potential to become a 4 BR and 2 BA unit. Does taking space away from the uni...

I was listening to a podcast on BP and Brandon mentioned Renttoretirement.com.  I checked out the website, but haven't found that many reviews.  Has anyone else in the BP community used this company as another investi...

Hi,
I am trying to improve my credit score and am looking at requesting a credit limit increase. Would the request be a ding on my credit score?
Thanks
Chad

Hey BP community! While the answer to this question is likely - it depends, I thought I'll get the forum's sentiment as the lease renewal season is coming up. Are you planning to increase rents in 2021 when renewing y...