I'm brand new to REI and being a landlord.  This is my first time posting although I've been watching and listening to the podcasts for several months.  I've been talking to friends in the business and reading a lot (...

I am a tenant living in Chicago. I lived in an owner-occupied building with 2 total units.  I moved out March 30, 2024 and just recently received a letter from the landlord (54 days later) with deductions  and reasons...

Hello,If a 1 year lease signed in 2012 that has been month to month ever since 2013 is assumed by a new landlord for a section 8 tenant, can the month to month tenancy be terminated with a 90 day notice without good c...

Hi all,First time poster. I'm not a real estate investor, but my husband and I bought our condo in DC (Capitol Hill) a couple years ago and then moved long-distance so we decided to keep it and rent it out. First year...

Hello, I am from Tennessee and I am starting on my first rental and I have a couple questions:
1. I would like to know the steps I would take if my tenant does not pay and has to be evicted. Tennessee requires a 5 day...

Hi Everyone.  I was wondering if I can get some insight on this situation.  1. A regular lease was signed June 20132. A option to purchase was signed June 20133. Monies were put down on the option by the buyer, buyer ...

When researching applicants I review county court records.  I've recently had several applicants with eviction cases that were dismissed without prejudice.Our policy is to not rent to anyone that has ever been served ...

The apartment is in locked funt door. . And is ran by a realtor. Got a letter on door for the  first time ever Saying that I had a geast that is not permitted on the property. But don't even know the person or have ev...

I am looking at different properties right now but I'm still not sure how to screen tenants.  

How long do you have to be landlord to use you rental income on home loan?