We are buying our first rental property (single family home) in North Carolina.  I went looking in the Pro section under Landlord forms and found a tenant agreement.  It was 30 pages long for NC. Is this REALLY necess...

Hi, I haven’t started yet, but I have been looking, reading, and dreaming about it for quite some time. I’d like to start in short term rentals on the gulf coast. I’d like to use a handful of properties to cushion my ...

Unfortunately, Colorado has just passed HB 24-1098, the "just cause" eviction bill, which requires landlords to offer lease renewals to their tenants unless one of a few specific criteria are met (if the property is g...

Hello all,I have been considering getting my real estate license. I live in Ohio and work 40+ hours per week as a banker and I don't want to give up my 9-5 while pursuing a license. I am looking for suggestions on the...

I have a tenant who signed a year lease. He’s breaking the lease after only 4 months after getting transferred. Louisiana law states that any tenant who breaks a lease and leaves early (except under some circumstances...

As a professional property manager, I'm coming across an interesting trend related to institutions providing financial assistance for tenants who have trouble paying their security deposit and I would love to hear fee...

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I'm using a property management software (TurboTenant) for rental applications and screening reports, and they charge each prospective tenant $45 for this service.
However, the Wisconsin State Legislature sta...

I have been consulting people and governments for years on financial matters and legislation. I moved to Columbus, Ohio in March and recently took a teaching job that has me moving back to Dayton, Ohio. I want to set ...

I need input from this great group to help me focus on the top 5 ways to find motivated lease option sellers.  Thanks in advance!

I have noticed in this forum that several posts state that you should not require or expect tenants in a rent to own/lease option to do any maintenance. I own a property that has an rent to own tenant upstairs who has...