Hey everyone! I've been working on buying a duplex for a few months now (crazy I know) and I'm coming down the home stretch, but when I brought up my plans to my frugal fiancé she thinks I'm crazy.Here's the deal: usi...

Hello fellow landlords,
I hope you're all doing well. I wanted to open up a discussion about an issue I've encountered recently in my California rental property (7 yrs old home), and I'm sure many of you have faced s...

Hello, I searched the forums, but could not find an answer for this question.I am repairing damages done by my tenants since they've moved out. There is a huge water stain in the master bathroom ceiling (see photo). I...

As a real estate investor you see all kinds of really WEIRD stuff.

I remember inspecting an attic for a house i was thinking about buying. It was full of HAY. Yes Hay.. like in straw! The owner needed more insul...

We rented a property by way of a property manager. The tenant has been nitpicking from day one. They’ve sent in all kinds of maintenance request which many of them seem to be petty and bogus. For example they sent a m...

Question:  #1 What to do with a "sensitive" tenant who is requesting a lot of maintenance on my property which is being managed by a property manager?#2 How do I know if this is due to a "bad" property, poor rehabing,...

My tenants 1 year lease ended but I noticed 4 dents on the brand new stainless fridge (1 year old). 2 on the side due to a door banging on it repeatedly and 2 on the front. The panels cannot be changed. Can I deduct a...

Hello,Looking for some help from other Connecticut landlords on lease agreements and tips. I am in the midst of rehabbing my first investment property in New Britain, CT and am targeting to have it ready for rent/occu...

I'm trying to decide for my future rental if including a washer & dryer with the unit is worth doing, and if it attracts more tenants? Or, is it just another appliance you have to worry about breaking, so don't bo...