What happens if you already know the person trying to rent your unit does not qualify? Should you allow them to look at the place and filled out the application? Or can you tell them straight out that they don't quali...

My wife and I went to the courthouse to observe unlawful detainer (aka eviction) cases.  They seemed very straightforward and something we could tackle on our own.  In Virginia, things are pretty speedy and we think t...

Found a mis-managed self-storage facility with obvious areas for margin improvement.  Even though it stands on its own two feet now, could take margin from 20% to 40%, Debt coverage over 2.0, cap rate of 14% all on co...

Landlords scored a victory last month in the State of Ohio. The decision Baker v. City of Portsmouth a landmark victory for property ownership rights and the fourth amendment. Municipalities all over this country are ...

Gave my tenant a 30 day notice to vacate.  We are 25 days into the notice and she says she hasnt found a place.  I am going to file an eviction with the courthouse in 5 days and go through that process.  The reason I ...

I plan on using my Roth IRA to purchase my first rental property. I keep hearing  both ends of the stick, good idea and not a good idea. Anyone knows if this is a good idea or not and what are the pros and cons? 

I ran across Jason Hartman's website/podcast and am intrigued. Is there anyone here who's bought properties from his company that could share their positive or negative experience with me?For what it's worth, everyone...

I allow dogs in my rentals, but not breeds excluded in my insurance policy.  Rotts, pitbulls, Dobermans.  When I informed an applicant of these restrictions, she told me her dog was a pitbull, but a therapy dog, and s...

I am closing on a duplex next week and need to move in within 60 days due to the loan. The tenants lease goes through June 1st but to meet the 60 day term I offered them cash for keys to leave by May 1st and they sign...

I live in Alabama & I've seen Tax Deed sales listed on online markets by individuals.
1) Is resaling Tax Deeds legal in Alabama?
2) Can you evict occupants after purchasing a Tax Deed?This is all new to me &...