Hi,  I'm a newbie to the industry, hoping to buy my first rental property this year.  I'm considering using money from my 401k as a downpayment on an FHA loan.  I want to househack a multi-family and live in it for a ...

I recently (...like an hour ago :mrgreen: ) went through this thread exploring the old argument between the cash flow guys and the appreciation guys.More specifically MikeOH and Nationwidepi (Mike and will) and off co...

I think its pretty safe to say that most people have their own opinion on the level of screening that tenants require in their market. Most people would run a credit check and possibly a background check.

Personally,...

Hi,So I'm on the fence on this one.  I'm leaning more towards paying my debt off first to.A few years ago (2015) my wife and decided that the monthly credit card/tax/medical/students loan bills were getting out of con...

I've had it with my entitled, complaining, disruptive tenants. They have the nicest unit I own, not the most expensive, and complain more than my 11 other units. The final straw is a leaving a note threatening violenc...

Anyone have any experience marketing a VRBO (Vacation Rental By Owner) property?

We're considering marketing our current home as a VRBO.
We really enjoy the place, don't want to sell it, but really don't need it eith...

Hi BP Community. I have been a long-time “lurker” and now am a first-time poster. I own a SF rental in Northwest IN (former primary residence). First time renting this property.Property has been advertised on Craig...

reopen this case.  Here is the background information. Jurisdiction:   This is in State of Virginia, and under the jurisdiction of Richmond General District Court. Background Information: A perfectly fine tenant, who ...

I have some residents moving into a duplex that is in a downtown area. They would like to install a ring doorbell system. Overall the residents are the ideal people but are just concerned with security do to busy stre...

with the help of this forum and several books i have been reading in the past couple weeks i have decided that in the near future i am going to buy my first rental property.
my plan is to buy a relati...