Learned something that saved me some serious money but cost along the way.

The situation was with a 20's built rental. After many years as a section 8 house got property back in a trashed condition and ready for a c...

There was a problem with rodents getting into the house and the tenants were complaining, so I hired a service to solve the problem. The initial cost and monthly visits were quite expensive, so I said I would do the i...

This is a question about an issue I'm having with my landlord but also as a prospective landlord. Do dogs attract rats? If a rodent company inspects a house for rats and says the house needs to be sealed and they can'...

I’m definitely new with rental property. First the lease is up and I’m considering asking them to move. I allowed them to have 1 dog but through out the year they have added a second dog without my consent. The dog (b...

I'm a newbie looking for my first deal in the Louisville area. I think I found a promising four-plex, but the numbers seem to good to be true and it's near the west end. To any investors in the Louisville area, would ...

Hey all,

I'm sure some of you are saying "Both!!" right off the bat. And I agree to an extent, but I need to chew on this subject awhile for the sake of focus.

I'm writing my goals for 2014 and am not s...

Hi all! I'm new to BP, but am loving all the info and comments here. My husband and I are looking into our first rental property purchase (SFR in Texas), where the long-term tenant of 7+ years is under Section 8. Sect...

I am looking at purchasing a building built in 1920. I am assuming there is lead paint there. A visual inspection looks okay but there are no lead certs. There are children under 6 living in the building. Build...

What is the legality in Colorado Springs, CO of asking a tenant to purchase lawn care equipment (lawn mower, weed trimmer, rakes etc) to care for the owner's lawn? The lease agreement says: "Tenants are responsible fo...

Hi guys! i am currently looking to invest in Cleveland but because i live abroad, i need some help from locals to make a proper analysis of the area. i wonder what potential there is for long term cash flow in Clevela...