Fellow landlords, I'm wondering if you all worry about hiring "handyman" type help around your properties?  Do you worry about hiring someone that doesn't carry liability insurance?  In addition to the 4 rental proper...

Hi BP,Just wanted to start out on how thankful I am to this site and everyone on it. Last year at this time I would of never guessed that I would be a landlord right now. A little background how this is even possible ...

Hi Everyone, I have a California specific question.My wife and I rent a guest house and the landlord just came to our door and asked us to sign an addendum to the lease releasing him from any liability that would aris...

Let me begin by stating I know deep down inside my dad is ridiculously proud of me and wants me to reach my dreams and potentials, but in light of a freak flood last summer that destroyed their home I can't h...

Hi All,My name is Adam Witkop, and I'm brand new to real estate investing.  I'm originally from Rochester NY, but currently live in San Francsico.  I rent right now, but am thinking about buying in the Bay Area, or po...

Hello Everyone,Long time follower, first time posting, exciting stuff! I've been doing a lot of reading and researching on real estate investing and I'm ready to make my first deal. I'm planning to start with a flip a...

I did it! I quit! I no longer spend my days working towards someone else's dream! I own my time and my future. I'm excited and terrified. My wife is just terrified. I'm a pretty humble person in real life, and I haven...

I don't like the idea of accepting tenants with lots of outstanding judgments.  My rationale is that if they already owe someone else money, I probably won't get paid if I end up evicting them and holding a judgment a...