BP Family - I am currently under contract to purchase a long term rental home and will be closing on July 12th. I am planning on installing new carpet, countertops and paiting the cabinets right away when purchasing. ...

I'm just curious, because I have rentals and have been getting poor applicants for a long time. I recently decided to charge 1.3-1.5x rent instead of typical 1x rent and I've been getting better tenant applications.Ma...

I do not wish to participate in the Section 8 program and have received an email regarding the availability of a unit I have advertised.  I've read Maine Landlord laws and can't get a straight answer, says you don't h...

I just bought my first rental property about two months ago. I put the property up for rent just over a month ago. I’ve had many inquiries and only one application that did not meet my qualification standards. Going o...

My rentals are in a college town.  I deal almost exclusively with students and rent by semester, not month to month.I have evicted three tenants, all from out of state (PA and NJ), and I want to sue them for the money...

It seems as though the no pet policy is soon to be outlawed and I’m concerned. My company has had a mo pet policy since inception, however the law has changed to now force me to take in ESA animals. This includes hors...

Being successful in real estate investing is no easy thing – it's not just about mastering facts; it demands a toll on physical, emotional, and philosophical levels. Amid the chaos of decision-making around buying, se...

I have a situation that i would love some inputs for....I have a 2/1 in SF and I have an application from 3 youngish late 20 professionals...I dont really want to rent to them because I prefer 2 occupants... But my PM...

Do you charge first month, last month, plus 1 month rent as security deposit? Or do you just charge first month rent and one month rent as security deposit? Pros and cons? Thank you

Hi BP,I have two main questions:1.) Can you "shop" for HELOC's in the same way that you would shop for an auto loan?2.) If you can shop, what questions or tips will get you the best results?A little more info:The HELO...