Hi - I have a bit of a complicated tenant situation. I rented  my house out to four roommates who all signed one lease. Three of them moved out this past Aug 30. However, one roommate decided to stay an extra month an...

I'm hoping to get some help on a few questions I have regarding rental cert. issues in Des Moines. One of my rentals did not have a rental cert. on it before the tenants moved in. The inspection was done about a week ...

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I signed a new tenant 2 months back and she brought a dog with her. My property is a pet friendly community but I do charge a monthly pet fee and pet deposit. Fast forward two months, she told me that her pet...

I can't seem to find a concrete answer on this:  If I have multiple applications that fill out a tenant profile can I choose which one I believe would possibly be the best tenant before processing that application fir...

I wanted to get your thoughts, idea's and strategies involving investment properties built prior to 1978.  The lead based paint laws are tightening in Maryland... Do you avoid pre 1978 properties for long term buy, ho...

I'm a relatively new landlord.  I did a friendly eviction with a tenant, but he ended up leaving a lot of his belongings behind.  Furniture, TV, bikes, etc.  He claims he can't afford to move it.  I've given him almos...

Hey BP members,

Was just listening to podcast 051, and they suggested I go here, introduce myself and so here I am.

I've been interested in Real Estate for the past several years, since purchasing my...

I recently moved and am starting my RE investing carreer. I have an appointment set up with a tax advisor who works with other local RE investors in the area. Any suggestions on what questions I should ask would be he...

I am looking at purchasing a single family home (4 bedrooms) near a local university.    It is zoned specifically "Single Family Home"   According to the zoning ordinance this means :   Family means a person living al...

Hello, I am a local realtor that happens to do a lot of work with investment properties and I want to be able to re brand myself as an Investment agent and eventually an investment specialist. How should  I go about t...