I have a verbal quote for 14% of monthly rents for 3rd party property management.  I know typical rates are 8-10, sometimes I've seen 12%.  But could a PM be rock star enough to warrant a 14% rate?  I just can't see t...

Hi,I have a question about the house maintenance. The tenant kept bothering me about a lot of repairing issue. I had replaced the refrigerator and washer since she moved in one year ago. When we signed the lease, I to...

Good evening BP!Have you used a VA before? If so, in what capacity?  I am a real estate broker, investor, property manager, which makes for a challenge with "time" spent on administrative items.  I can't even imagine ...

Hello all!I've been doing research and saving money for months now, and a chance encounter with a Real Estate agent lit a fire under me. I now have an MLS search set up and a loan broker. My prequal is done, and I'm a...

Okay...so I've read a few books and still am continuing to read. The semester just ended so I have much more time now over Christmas break. I've also been reading on these boards (btw...any other boards recommended?...

Hello, I'm a first time home owner & landlord.  I bought a duplex that I owner occupy.My tenant only gave me a 2 week notice.  I forgot to include a 30 day notice in the lease but I believe he is required to do so...

Tenant informed me on the 2nd that he would be breaking his lease this month and leaving on the 8th.  He also mentioned he would pay Feb. rent at a later date.  He sent me a text on the 9th that he moved out and left ...

Ok, so I have a older home that I owe 33,000 on. It needs some work but is rentable (barely). I have owned it 18 years and could robably get 235,000/240000 for it. Should I just continue renting it ( make 300 or 400...

Currently negotiating a deal to keep as rental.  Just want to see if my numbers I have inputted in the rental calculator is good and from your experience, would this be a good buy why or why not.   Property Info:Purch...

Pros / cons?