I've seen several posts lately about the number of 1-4 unit properties one can finance with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, and their respective guidelines. While the two GSE's are somewhat similar, it's important to reme...

I have a duplex in WA state where the tenant moved out at the end of their lease on 4/30 per the terms of their lease. They had a security deposit and pet deposit amounting to $1,100. WA statute RCW 59.18.280 requires...

I'm considering buying a multi-family property with approximately 100 doors. The NOI, based on the forecast provided by the on-site management (extrapolated from previous years), is $220K, though this is after $60K in...

I've had two recent issues with break-ins and attempted break-ins within the last month at my triplex. My initial setup was a deadbolt and handle setup. In the break-in, the deadbolt was left unlocked and a student-te...

"Can I as a Home Owner - legally offer a Fee - to Anyone Who Refers A Buyer For a Property I Own, That Results in A Sale?This is a 5 bedroom Beach Front Property on a Small Florida Island. Would make a Good Investment...

Good Afternoon - seeking advice about the following:I drove-by my rental property and saw there's now a trampoline in the backyard.  I read through our lease again and tenants are required to get permission/authorizat...

does the approved tenant (for one of the 2 units in a legal duplex) have legal grounds to be demanding the owner's (landlord's) taxpayer id? tenant explanation is that intends to file a 1099 for each year she is owner...

Hello everyone. I am purchasing my first investment property in two weeks and was wondering what are your top 5 rules/policies/terms that you like to include in your lease agreement (that aren't found in the typical l...

Soooo…here is my dilemma…should I stay living in an apartment while I accumulate rental properties so that I free up my debt ratio…for even more income properties?…or should I buy a home to live in and just accumul...