I have a question about how earnest money works. I've asked where to send the earnest money when I sign a purchase and sale contract with a seller. It's been answered that the money should go to a title or escrow comp...

Dear BP,I recently won a house at auction, the power is off, and there is water & mold in the basement.  Once I get the deed in about 30 days, I'd like to go in and fix the place up.  What is the best way to appro...

Just got under contract for my first investment property! The property does not come with submetering for water. Is it best to install a submeter, and how much does that usually cost? I also read somewhere that there ...

All I have couple of properties I would like to rent out with Air bnb. As I look into it, I see it requires a learning curve and quite a bit of time... I was thinking to hire a property manager specialized in those ty...

Generally speaking I'm a realist that leans more on the positive of most situations. However for the last month I have been getting my butt kicked( tenant complaints, costly repairs, and next month will be my highest ...

Hey BP friends,I'm rehabbing a 1920s house in San Antonio, Texas, that has shiplap planking covered by vinyl siding on the exterior and shiplap covered by drywall on the interior walls and ceiling.My family and I are ...

My new tenants SFR in Grovetown, GA are complaining of possible mold and wishing to break the lease. Seeking any advice. To add more background. I purchased this property in October - it's a 2004 SFR in great conditio...

Hello-  I am new to landlording.  I have tenants who just moved into my condo and are requesting compensation for: (1) repainting (I had to repaint a wall in a different color than they originally saw when I took down...

What have other land lords done when former tenant sues for mold?? Have a bad situation where former tenant unjustly is suing for mold. Insurance does not cover, nor does umbrella coverage. Insurance attorney recommen...